With 230 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 72106 in Mayflower, AR has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 146 hailstorms, 32 floods, and 26 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $385.8M. These events have resulted in 43 recorded deaths and 490 injuries.
With 146 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (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 $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 32 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 20 (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 $38.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (27%) 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 $296.1M in documented property damage. 26 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 11, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 5% 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.
Mayflower 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.
Mayflower has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mayflower was EF4 Tornado on Apr 27, 2014, which caused $210M in property damage and was linked to 12 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 25, 2011), causing $52M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 25, 2012 also caused significant damage ($48M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72106 has experienced 230 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (146 events), floods (32 events), tornadoes (26 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme heat events (9 events), and severe wind events (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mayflower, AR, with 146 events documented. These events have caused a combined $25K in property damage.
Yes, Mayflower (ZIP 72106) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $38.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Mayflower has 26 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 $296.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 11, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72106 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 27, 2014. This event caused $210M in documented property damage. It resulted in 12 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $385.8M in property damage in the Mayflower, AR area (ZIP 72106). 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 →