Government records show 210 natural disaster events affecting the Morrilton, AR area (ZIP 72110) — a notably active disaster history. These include 118 hailstorms, 41 floods, and 31 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $61.3M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 65 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Morrilton is hailstorms, with 118 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 41 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (56%) 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 $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
There have been 31 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (26%) 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 $38.3M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 1, 2020.
Morrilton has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2020.
Morrilton has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $12.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Morrilton has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 24, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Morrilton was EF3 Tornado on Feb 5, 2008, which caused $14.5M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 5, 2008), causing $11.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72110 has experienced 210 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (118 events), floods (41 events), tornadoes (31 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (8 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Morrilton, AR, with 118 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Morrilton (ZIP 72110) has 41 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Morrilton has 31 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 $38.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 1, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72110 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 5, 2008. This event caused $14.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $61.3M in property damage in the Morrilton, AR area (ZIP 72110). 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 →