Shirley, AR (ZIP 72153) has experienced 105 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 59 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $121.5M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 32 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (59 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (35%) 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 $88.7M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (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 $5.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2013.
Shirley has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $26.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Shirley has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 6, 2022.
Shirley has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 4, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Shirley was EF4 Tornado on Feb 5, 2008, which caused $29M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 15, 1984), causing $25M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72153 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Shirley, AR, with 59 events documented.
Yes, Shirley (ZIP 72153) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2013.
Shirley has 20 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 $88.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72153 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 5, 2008. This event caused $29M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $121.5M in property damage in the Shirley, AR area (ZIP 72153). 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 →