Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 72183 in Wrightsville, AR. These include 11 blizzards, 9 extreme heat events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $78M. These events have resulted in 19 recorded deaths and 72 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wrightsville is blizzards, with 11 recorded events making up 31% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $49.1M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Nov 14, 2018.
Wrightsville has experienced 9 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 9 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 18, 2019.
Wrightsville has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $28.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 9, 2019.
Wrightsville has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2015.
Wrightsville has experienced 2 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 $360K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 21, 2012.
Wrightsville has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 8, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wrightsville was Winter Storm on Dec 25, 2012, which caused $48M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 15, 1988), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 25, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72183 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (11 events), extreme heat events (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), hailstorms (5 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wrightsville, AR, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $49.1M in property damage.
Yes, Wrightsville (ZIP 72183) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $360K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 21, 2012.
Wrightsville has 8 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 $28.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 9, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72183 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 25, 2012. This event caused $48M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $78M in property damage in the Wrightsville, AR area (ZIP 72183). 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 →