Prattsville, AR (ZIP 72129) has experienced 94 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 58 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (58 total). 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 Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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 $5.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 30, 2013.
Prattsville 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.
Prattsville has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 1, 2012.
Prattsville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $400K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
Prattsville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 25, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Prattsville was EF2 Tornado on May 2, 2008, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 2, 2008), causing $1.5M in damages. Flash Flood on May 6, 2009 also caused significant damage ($600K).
Explore disaster history for adjacent areas
Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72129 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (58 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Prattsville, AR, with 58 events documented.
Yes, Prattsville (ZIP 72129) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 1, 2012.
Prattsville has 16 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 30, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72129 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 2, 2008. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.1M in property damage in the Prattsville, AR area (ZIP 72129). 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 →