Sheridan, AR (ZIP 72150) has experienced 176 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 99 hailstorms, 35 tornadoes, and 26 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $86M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 80 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (99 total). Of these, 3 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense 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 24, 2024.
There have been 35 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (6%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $66.6M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 9, 2024.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 22 (85%) 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 $18.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 4, 2012.
Sheridan has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $545K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 12, 2024.
Sheridan 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sheridan was EF4 Tornado on Mar 1, 1997, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 10 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 15, 1988), causing $25M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($8.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72150 has experienced 176 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (99 events), tornadoes (35 events), floods (26 events), severe wind events (9 events), and blizzards (7 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sheridan, AR, with 99 events documented.
Yes, Sheridan (ZIP 72150) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 4, 2012.
Sheridan has 35 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $66.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 9, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72150 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 1, 1997. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 10 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $86M in property damage in the Sheridan, AR area (ZIP 72150). 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 →