Federal records document 71 natural disaster events in the Pangburn, AR area (ZIP 72121). These include 36 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $37.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 27 injuries.
With 36 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Oct 15, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $885K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2014.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% 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.
Pangburn has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $16.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 30, 2017.
Pangburn 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.
Pangburn has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 11, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pangburn was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $14M 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 72121 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (8 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pangburn, AR, with 36 events documented.
Yes, Pangburn (ZIP 72121) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 30, 2017.
Pangburn has 14 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 $885K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72121 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37.8M in property damage in the Pangburn, AR area (ZIP 72121). 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 →