Humnoke, AR (ZIP 72072) has a moderate disaster history with 45 recorded events. These include 17 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $17M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Humnoke is hailstorms, with 17 recorded events making up 38% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.3M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Humnoke has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 10, 2015.
Humnoke has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Humnoke was EF2 Tornado on Oct 18, 2004, which caused $12.2M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 25, 2012), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72072 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (17 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Humnoke, AR, with 17 events documented.
Humnoke has 13 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 $13.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72072 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 18, 2004. This event caused $12.2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $17M in property damage in the Humnoke, AR area (ZIP 72072). 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 →