Judsonia, AR (ZIP 72081) has experienced 125 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 67 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 21 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.5M. These events have resulted in 57 recorded deaths and 385 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Judsonia is hailstorms, with 67 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (13%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.6M in documented property damage. 55 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 28, 2017.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (52%) 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 $20.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2017.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 9% 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.
Judsonia has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Judsonia 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 Judsonia was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $14M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 1, 1997 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72081 has experienced 125 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), tornadoes (23 events), floods (21 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Judsonia, AR, with 67 events documented.
Yes, Judsonia (ZIP 72081) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2017.
Judsonia has 23 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 $13.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 28, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72081 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 $53.5M in property damage in the Judsonia, AR area (ZIP 72081). 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 →