Russell, AR (ZIP 72139) has a moderate disaster history with 32 recorded events. These include 15 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 2 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 15 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 34% 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.
Russell has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2009.
Russell has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 16, 2003.
Russell 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.
Russell has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 24, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Russell 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72139 has experienced 32 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Russell, AR, with 15 events documented.
Yes, Russell (ZIP 72139) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $550K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2009.
Russell has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 16, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72139 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 $20M in property damage in the Russell, AR area (ZIP 72139). 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 →