Government records show 213 natural disaster events affecting the Malvern, AR area (ZIP 72104) — a notably active disaster history. These include 126 hailstorms, 36 floods, and 36 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $26M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 27 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Malvern is hailstorms, with 126 recorded events making up 59% of the area's disaster history. 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 36 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 26 (72%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2014.
There have been 36 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (8%) 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 $15.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
Malvern has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2024.
Malvern has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Malvern has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 25, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Malvern was Winter Storm on Dec 25, 2012, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 3, 2008), causing $5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 15, 1988 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72104 has experienced 213 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (126 events), floods (36 events), tornadoes (36 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (6 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Malvern, AR, with 126 events documented.
Yes, Malvern (ZIP 72104) has 36 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2014.
Malvern has 36 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 $15.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72104 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 25, 2012. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $26M in property damage in the Malvern, AR area (ZIP 72104). 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 →