Mc Rae, AR (ZIP 72102) has experienced 93 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 23 tornadoes, and 16 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $58M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 46 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (40 total). 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 Apr 16, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8.9M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (63%) 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 $29.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 1, 2014.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 12% 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.
Mc Rae has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 28, 2010.
Mc Rae 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mc Rae was Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $15M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 25, 2012 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72102 has experienced 93 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (23 events), floods (16 events), blizzards (11 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mc Rae, AR, with 40 events documented.
Yes, Mc Rae (ZIP 72102) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $29.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 1, 2014.
Mc Rae has 23 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 $8.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 29, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72102 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2011. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $58M in property damage in the Mc Rae, AR area (ZIP 72102). 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 →