ZIP code 72335, covering Forrest City, AR, has 74 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $35M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 131 injuries.
With 41 recorded incidents (55% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $30.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 19, 2025.
Forrest City has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 3, 2016.
Forrest City has experienced 8 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 $26.7M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Forrest City has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.4M 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.
Forrest City 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.
Forrest City 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 Forrest City was EF3 Tornado on Jun 6, 1974, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 2, 2018), causing $6M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($752K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72335 has experienced 74 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Forrest City, AR, with 41 events documented. These events have caused a combined $30.9K in property damage.
Yes, Forrest City (ZIP 72335) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 3, 2016.
Forrest City has 8 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 $26.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72335 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Jun 6, 1974. This event caused $25M 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 $35M in property damage in the Forrest City, AR area (ZIP 72335). 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 →