Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 72374 in Poplar Grove, AR. These include 11 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 11 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $11.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 24, 2024.
Poplar Grove has experienced 8 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 $745K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 28, 2015.
Poplar Grove has experienced 5 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 $108K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 18, 2006.
Poplar Grove has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $155K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 8, 2024.
Poplar Grove has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 28, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Poplar Grove was EF1 Tornado on Aug 29, 1978, which caused $250K in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 29, 1956), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72374 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Poplar Grove, AR, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $11.3K in property damage.
Yes, Poplar Grove (ZIP 72374) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 28, 2001.
Poplar Grove has 8 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 $745K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 28, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72374 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Aug 29, 1978. This event caused $250K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1M in property damage in the Poplar Grove, AR area (ZIP 72374). 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 →