ZIP code 72116, covering Sherwood, AR, has 187 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 126 hailstorms, 24 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $254.9M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Sherwood is hailstorms, with 126 recorded events making up 67% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $61M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (71%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 2, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% 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 $140.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 25, 2011.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 6% 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.
Sherwood 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.
Sherwood has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 7, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sherwood was EF2 Tornado on Apr 25, 2011, which caused $125M in property damage. Another major event was 2.8" Hail (Jun 30, 2009), causing $61M 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 72116 has experienced 187 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (126 events), floods (24 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme heat events (9 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sherwood, AR, with 126 events documented. These events have caused a combined $61M in property damage.
Yes, Sherwood (ZIP 72116) has 24 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2021.
Sherwood has 12 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 $140.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 25, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72116 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 $254.9M in property damage in the Sherwood, AR area (ZIP 72116). 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 →