Wabbaseka, AR (ZIP 72175) has a moderate disaster history with 28 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 6 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 11 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 4, 2024.
Wabbaseka 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.
Wabbaseka has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $902.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 22, 2012.
Wabbaseka 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.
Wabbaseka has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 23, 1998.
Wabbaseka has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wabbaseka was EF2 Tornado on Jan 22, 2012, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Feb 4, 2014), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72175 has experienced 28 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wabbaseka, AR, with 11 events documented.
Yes, Wabbaseka (ZIP 72175) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $1K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 7, 2010.
Wabbaseka has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $902.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 22, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72175 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 22, 2012. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.4M in property damage in the Wabbaseka, AR area (ZIP 72175). 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 →