Federal records document 70 natural disaster events in the Luxora, AR area (ZIP 72358). These include 30 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.3M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Luxora is hailstorms, with 30 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $28.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 17% 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.
Luxora has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $430K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
Luxora has experienced 6 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 29, 1990.
Luxora has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
Luxora has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Luxora was EF1 Tornado on Apr 30, 2017, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (Oct 9, 2000), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72358 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), blizzards (12 events), tornadoes (9 events), earthquakes (6 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Luxora, AR, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $28.5K in property damage.
Yes, Luxora (ZIP 72358) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $90K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
Luxora has 9 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 $430K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 27, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72358 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 30, 2017. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.3M in property damage in the Luxora, AR area (ZIP 72358). 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 →