Hughes, AR (ZIP 72348) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 21 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $2B. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 37 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 43% of all recorded events (21 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $12.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
Hughes has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (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 $2B in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 10, 2016.
Hughes 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
Hughes 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.
Hughes 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.
Hughes has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 15, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hughes was Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $2B in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 10, 2016), causing $1.7M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72348 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hughes, AR, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.3K in property damage.
Yes, Hughes (ZIP 72348) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2B in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 10, 2016.
Hughes 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 21, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72348 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2011. This event caused $2B in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2B in property damage in the Hughes, AR area (ZIP 72348). 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 →