Federal records document 102 natural disaster events in the Osceola, AR area (ZIP 72370). These include 50 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $28M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Osceola is hailstorms, with 50 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $51.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (31%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 12% 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.
Osceola has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 7 (70%) 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 $24.5M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
Osceola has experienced 5 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 27, 2023.
Osceola has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $320K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Osceola was Flash Flood on May 1, 2010, which caused $20.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 1, 2010), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Feb 24, 2018 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72370 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (50 events), tornadoes (16 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (10 events), earthquakes (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Osceola, AR, with 50 events documented. These events have caused a combined $51.5K in property damage.
Yes, Osceola (ZIP 72370) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 19, 2025.
Osceola has 16 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 $2.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 27, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72370 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2010. This event caused $20.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28M in property damage in the Osceola, AR area (ZIP 72370). 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 →