Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 72329 in Driver, AR. These include 20 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
With 20 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $21.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% 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.
Driver has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $477.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
Driver has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $785K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2011.
Driver has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 7, 1999.
Driver has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Driver was Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (Oct 9, 2000), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72329 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (12 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Driver, AR, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $21.3K in property damage.
Yes, Driver (ZIP 72329) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $785K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2011.
Driver has 6 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 $477.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 27, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72329 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2011. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Driver, AR area (ZIP 72329). 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 →