Federal records document 70 natural disaster events in the Humphrey, AR area (ZIP 72073). These include 38 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $78.7M. A total of 21 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 38 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (16%) 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 $76.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 5, 2022.
Humphrey has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Humphrey has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2022.
Humphrey has experienced 2 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 $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Humphrey was EF3 Tornado on May 10, 2008, which caused $75M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 6, 2009), causing $1.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jan 22, 2012 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72073 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (19 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Humphrey, AR, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Humphrey (ZIP 72073) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $105K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
Humphrey has 19 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 $76.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 5, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72073 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 10, 2008. This event caused $75M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $78.7M in property damage in the Humphrey, AR area (ZIP 72073). 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 →