ZIP code 72326, covering Colt, AR, has 83 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 42 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $187.9M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 164 injuries.
With 42 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $39.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 19, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (29%) 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 $179.2M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (45%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 3, 2016.
Colt has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Colt has experienced 6 blizzards on record. 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 $109K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Colt has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 27, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Colt was EF3 Tornado on Mar 31, 2023, which caused $150M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 6, 1974), causing $25M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Jun 2, 2018 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72326 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Colt, AR, with 42 events documented. These events have caused a combined $39.3K in property damage.
Yes, Colt (ZIP 72326) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 3, 2016.
Colt has 14 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 $179.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72326 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 31, 2023. This event caused $150M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $187.9M in property damage in the Colt, AR area (ZIP 72326). 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 →