Jacksonville, AR (ZIP 72099) has experienced 134 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 67 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 17 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $207.8M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 81 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Jacksonville is hailstorms, with 67 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 $157.5M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (35%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 2, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% 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 $49.1M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 14, 2018.
Jacksonville has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Jacksonville has experienced 9 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 9 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jacksonville was EF2 Tornado on Apr 25, 2011, which caused $125M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 25, 2012), causing $48M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 29, 1976 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72099 has experienced 134 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (67 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (17 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (10 events), and extreme heat events (9 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jacksonville, AR, with 67 events documented.
Yes, Jacksonville (ZIP 72099) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2021.
Jacksonville has 20 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 $157.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72099 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 25, 2011. This event caused $125M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $207.8M in property damage in the Jacksonville, AR area (ZIP 72099). 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 →