Elaine, AR (ZIP 72333) has a moderate disaster history with 27 recorded events. These include 9 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (9 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2015.
Elaine has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 30, 2009.
Elaine has experienced 5 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 $108K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Elaine 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 $710K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2011.
Elaine has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elaine was EF2 Tornado on Jul 30, 2009, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jul 30, 2009), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72333 has experienced 27 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elaine, AR, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3K in property damage.
Yes, Elaine (ZIP 72333) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $710K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2011.
Elaine has 9 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 30, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72333 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 30, 2009. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Elaine, AR area (ZIP 72333). 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 →