ZIP code 72125, covering Perry, AR, has 126 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 70 hailstorms, 31 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 13 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Perry is hailstorms, with 70 recorded events making up 56% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (48%) 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 $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 25, 2011.
Perry has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Perry has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $580K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Perry was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 25, 2012), causing $2M in damages. Flood on May 24, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72125 has experienced 126 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), floods (31 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (8 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Perry, AR, with 70 events documented. These events have caused a combined $260K in property damage.
Yes, Perry (ZIP 72125) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Perry has 13 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 25, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72125 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.9M in property damage in the Perry, AR area (ZIP 72125). 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 →