Lepanto, AR (ZIP 72354) has experienced 82 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.1M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 29 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (39 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. 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 $126K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 21, 2019.
Lepanto has experienced 10 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 30, 2020.
Lepanto has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $785K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2010.
Lepanto has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 7, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lepanto was 1.8" Hail on Apr 30, 2002, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 24, 2018), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on May 1, 2010 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72354 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), blizzards (12 events), tornadoes (11 events), earthquakes (10 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lepanto, AR, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3M in property damage.
Yes, Lepanto (ZIP 72354) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $785K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2010.
Lepanto has 11 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 21, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72354 was 1.8" Hail, which occurred on Apr 30, 2002. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.1M in property damage in the Lepanto, AR area (ZIP 72354). 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 →