Keo, AR (ZIP 72083) has a moderate disaster history with 42 recorded events. These include 15 tornadoes, 12 hailstorms, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Keo is tornadoes, with 15 recorded events making up 36% of the area's disaster history. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $26.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 9, 2019.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 27, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% 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.
Keo 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.
Keo has experienced 1 flood 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2012.
Keo has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 9, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Keo was EF2 Tornado on Apr 15, 2011, which caused $20.1M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 25, 2012), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 2, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72083 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (15 events), hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme heat events (2 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Keo, AR, with 15 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26.7M in property damage.
Yes, Keo (ZIP 72083) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2012.
Keo has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $26.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 9, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72083 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 15, 2011. This event caused $20.1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30.5M in property damage in the Keo, AR area (ZIP 72083). 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 →