Federal records document 52 natural disaster events in the Wooster, AR area (ZIP 72181). These include 24 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 21 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2025.
Wooster has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (20%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 22, 2018.
Wooster has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $17.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Wooster has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $168K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2015.
Wooster has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Wooster 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). 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wooster was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 25, 2012), causing $7M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 6, 1960 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72181 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wooster, AR, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Wooster (ZIP 72181) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $168K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2015.
Wooster has 10 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 $2.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 22, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72181 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.8M in property damage in the Wooster, AR area (ZIP 72181). 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 →