Leola, AR (ZIP 72084) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 34 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Leola is hailstorms, with 34 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2010.
Leola has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $2.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 20, 2011.
Leola has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
Leola has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $235K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Leola has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 25, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leola was EF2 Tornado on May 2, 2008, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Dec 24, 2009), causing $1.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72084 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), tornadoes (24 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leola, AR, with 34 events documented.
Yes, Leola (ZIP 72084) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 20, 2011.
Leola has 24 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72084 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 2, 2008. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7M in property damage in the Leola, AR area (ZIP 72084). 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 →