Gilmore, AR (ZIP 72339) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 8 blizzards, 8 hailstorms, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $380.9K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (8 total). 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.
Gilmore has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Gilmore has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $195K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Gilmore has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 14, 2002.
Gilmore has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 28, 2008.
Gilmore has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gilmore was EF1 Tornado on Apr 5, 2025, which caused $125K in property damage.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72339 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (8 events), hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), floods (2 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gilmore, AR, with 8 events documented. These events have caused a combined $105K in property damage.
Yes, Gilmore (ZIP 72339) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $55K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 14, 2002.
Gilmore has 4 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 $195K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72339 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 5, 2025. This event caused $125K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $380.9K in property damage in the Gilmore, AR area (ZIP 72339). 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 →