Poyen, AR (ZIP 72128) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 25 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Poyen is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 50% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $705K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 29, 2009.
Poyen has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (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 $760K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Poyen has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2012.
Poyen has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2000.
Poyen has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 25, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Poyen was Winter Storm on Dec 25, 2012, which caused $500K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 3, 1982), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72128 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Poyen, AR, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Poyen (ZIP 72128) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $70K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2012.
Poyen 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 $705K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 29, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72128 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 25, 2012. This event caused $500K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.5M in property damage in the Poyen, AR area (ZIP 72128). 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 →