Government agency data shows 46 natural disaster events for ZIP 72079 in Jefferson, AR. These include 24 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 7 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
Jefferson has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 9 (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 $12.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2011.
Jefferson has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (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 $760K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Jefferson has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 29, 2009.
Jefferson has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 20, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jefferson was Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $8.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $1.3M in damages. Flood on Mar 21, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72079 has experienced 46 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jefferson, AR, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Jefferson (ZIP 72079) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2011.
Jefferson has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $155K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 29, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72079 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2011. This event caused $8.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.9M in property damage in the Jefferson, AR area (ZIP 72079). 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 →