Crawfordsville, AR (ZIP 72327) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 29 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $30M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 125 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (29 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $125.7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Crawfordsville 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 $28M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Crawfordsville has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $105K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2014.
Crawfordsville has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $160K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Crawfordsville has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 4, 2018.
Crawfordsville has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Apr 29, 1981.
The most significant disaster event on record for Crawfordsville was EF3 Tornado on Dec 14, 1987, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 2, 2008), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Mar 4, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72327 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Crawfordsville, AR, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $125.7K in property damage.
Yes, Crawfordsville (ZIP 72327) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 4, 2018.
Crawfordsville 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 $28M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72327 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Dec 14, 1987. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $30M in property damage in the Crawfordsville, AR area (ZIP 72327). 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 →