ZIP code 72347, covering Hickory Ridge, AR, has 62 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 24 tornadoes, 16 hailstorms, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $58.6M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 63 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (39% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 8 (33%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $55.2M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $14.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 3, 2018.
Hickory Ridge has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $947K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Hickory Ridge has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
Hickory Ridge has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2013.
Hickory Ridge has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Oct 9, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hickory Ridge was EF4 Tornado on Mar 15, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 15, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 6, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72347 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (24 events), hailstorms (16 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hickory Ridge, AR, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $55.2M in property damage.
Yes, Hickory Ridge (ZIP 72347) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2013.
Hickory Ridge has 24 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $55.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72347 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 15, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $58.6M in property damage in the Hickory Ridge, AR area (ZIP 72347). 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 →