With 213 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 72142 in Scott, AR has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 109 hailstorms, 49 tornadoes, and 31 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $181.8M. These events have resulted in 15 recorded deaths and 160 injuries.
With 109 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $12M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 49 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $153M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 31 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (58%) 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 $12.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 2, 2021.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Scott has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 8, 2024.
Scott has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 10, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scott was EF3 Tornado on Mar 29, 1976, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 15, 1988), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 15, 1988 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72142 has experienced 213 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (109 events), tornadoes (49 events), floods (31 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (10 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scott, AR, with 109 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12M in property damage.
Yes, Scott (ZIP 72142) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2021.
Scott has 49 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 $153M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72142 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 29, 1976. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $181.8M in property damage in the Scott, AR area (ZIP 72142). 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 →