Blytheville A F, AR (ZIP 72315) has experienced 156 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 66 hailstorms, 30 tornadoes, and 21 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10M. These events have resulted in 32 recorded deaths and 152 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (66 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $98.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 30 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (23%) 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 $8.2M in documented property damage. 23 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
There have been 21 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 1, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $126K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $435K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $887K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blytheville A F was EF4 Tornado on Mar 21, 1952, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 17 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 1, 1997), causing $2M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Dec 10, 2021 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72315 has experienced 156 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (66 events), tornadoes (30 events), earthquakes (21 events), blizzards (12 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (11 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blytheville A F, AR, with 66 events documented. These events have caused a combined $98.8K in property damage.
Yes, Blytheville A F (ZIP 72315) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $887K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
Blytheville A F has 30 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 $8.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72315 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 21, 1952. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 17 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10M in property damage in the Blytheville A F, AR area (ZIP 72315). 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 →