Hunter, AR (ZIP 72074) has a moderate disaster history with 20 recorded events. These include 8 blizzards, 8 floods, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $69.3M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Hunter is blizzards, with 8 recorded events making up 40% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $12.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Hunter has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 8 (100%) 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 $57.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2014.
Hunter has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $25.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 18, 2002.
Hunter has experienced 1 hailstorm on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 5, 1962.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hunter was Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Jul 1, 2014 also caused significant damage ($4.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72074 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (8 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (3 events), and hailstorm (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hunter, AR, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.1M in property damage.
Yes, Hunter (ZIP 72074) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $57.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2014.
Hunter has 3 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 $25.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 18, 2002.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72074 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2011. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $69.3M in property damage in the Hunter, AR area (ZIP 72074). 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 →