Little Rock, AR (ZIP 72204) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 231 natural disaster events on record. These include 169 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $309M. These events have resulted in 28 recorded deaths and 374 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 73% of all recorded events (169 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (57%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 2, 2021.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (28%) 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 $254.7M in documented property damage. 13 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. 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.
Little Rock 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.
Little Rock has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 6, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Little Rock was EF3 Tornado on Mar 31, 2023, which caused $85.7M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 1, 1997), causing $50M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 3, 2008 also caused significant damage ($50M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72204 has experienced 231 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (169 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (11 events), extreme heat events (9 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Little Rock, AR, with 169 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Little Rock (ZIP 72204) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 2, 2021.
Little Rock has 18 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 $254.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72204 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 31, 2023. This event caused $85.7M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $309M in property damage in the Little Rock, AR area (ZIP 72204). 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 →