Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 72068 in Higginson, AR. These include 24 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.4M. These events have resulted in 52 recorded deaths and 332 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (24 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 16, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 22% 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.
Higginson has experienced 7 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $60.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 22, 2013.
Higginson has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.9M in documented property damage. 50 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Higginson 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Higginson was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 25, 2012), causing $3M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Mar 21, 1952 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72068 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Higginson, AR, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Higginson (ZIP 72068) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $60.2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 22, 2013.
Higginson has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72068 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 $22.4M in property damage in the Higginson, AR area (ZIP 72068). 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 →