Tucker, AR (ZIP 72168) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (27 total). 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 Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2017.
Tucker has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $545K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Tucker has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $11.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2012.
Tucker has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 30, 2002.
Tucker has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tucker was Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $8.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 26, 2011), causing $1.8M in damages. Flood on Mar 21, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72168 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tucker, AR, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Tucker (ZIP 72168) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2012.
Tucker has 14 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72168 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2011. This event caused $8.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.4M in property damage in the Tucker, AR area (ZIP 72168). 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 →