Parkin, AR (ZIP 72373) has a moderate disaster history with 35 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Parkin is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 31% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
Parkin 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.
Parkin has experienced 7 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Parkin has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 4, 2018.
Parkin 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.
Parkin has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 29, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Parkin was EF3 Tornado on May 2, 2008, which caused $2M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 4, 2018), causing $1M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 13, 2000 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72373 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), floods (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Parkin, AR, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.5K in property damage.
Yes, Parkin (ZIP 72373) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 4, 2018.
Parkin has 7 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72373 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on May 2, 2008. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.3M in property damage in the Parkin, AR area (ZIP 72373). 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 →