ZIP code 72137, covering Rose Bud, AR, has 94 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 35 hailstorms, 30 tornadoes, and 11 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rose Bud is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 37% of the area's disaster history. 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 May 8, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (27%) 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 $10.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 15, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 12% 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.
Rose Bud has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 30, 2017.
Rose Bud has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 19, 1983.
Rose Bud has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $770K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 2, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rose Bud was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 25, 2012), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Dec 2, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72137 has experienced 94 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (30 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (9 events), earthquakes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rose Bud, AR, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Rose Bud (ZIP 72137) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 30, 2017.
Rose Bud has 30 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 $10.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 15, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72137 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 $35.5M in property damage in the Rose Bud, AR area (ZIP 72137). 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 →