Griffithville, AR (ZIP 72060) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 29 floods, 15 hailstorms, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Griffithville is floods, with 29 recorded events making up 42% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 21 (72%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $20.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2017.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 30, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $950K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $19.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Griffithville has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 9, 1999.
Griffithville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Griffithville was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 18, 2008), causing $10.2M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 25, 2012 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72060 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (29 events), hailstorms (15 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Griffithville, AR, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.4M in property damage.
Yes, Griffithville (ZIP 72060) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2017.
Griffithville has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $950K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72060 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.8M in property damage in the Griffithville, AR area (ZIP 72060). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →