Helena, AR (ZIP 72342) has experienced 53 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 22 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1B. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (22 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (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 $4.6M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 30, 2009.
Helena has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $1B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 23, 2020.
Helena 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.
Helena has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Helena was Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $1B in property damage. Another major event was 2" Hail (May 25, 1996), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Dec 3, 1978 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72342 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), tornadoes (15 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Helena, AR, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Helena (ZIP 72342) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 23, 2020.
Helena has 15 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 $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 30, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72342 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2011. This event caused $1B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1B in property damage in the Helena, AR area (ZIP 72342). 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 →