ZIP code 72086, covering Lonoke, AR, has 199 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 114 hailstorms, 38 tornadoes, and 27 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $132.5M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 72 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (114 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 38 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 $86.7M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 27 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (59%) 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 $30M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 2, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 6% 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.
Lonoke has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $225K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Lonoke 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lonoke was EF2 Tornado on Nov 15, 1988, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 15, 1988 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72086 has experienced 199 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (114 events), tornadoes (38 events), floods (27 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lonoke, AR, with 114 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12M in property damage.
Yes, Lonoke (ZIP 72086) has 27 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2021.
Lonoke has 38 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 $86.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72086 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 15, 1988. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $132.5M in property damage in the Lonoke, AR area (ZIP 72086). 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 →