Letona, AR (ZIP 72085) has a moderate disaster history with 38 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 15, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 29% 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.
Letona has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $385K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 30, 2017.
Letona has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 27, 2005.
Letona 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.
Letona has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 11, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Letona was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 25, 2012), causing $3M in damages. 86 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Feb 11, 2009 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72085 has experienced 38 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Letona, AR, with 16 events documented.
Yes, Letona (ZIP 72085) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $385K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 30, 2017.
Letona has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 27, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72085 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 $20.5M in property damage in the Letona, AR area (ZIP 72085). 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 →