Snow Lake, AR (ZIP 72379) has a moderate disaster history with 21 recorded events. These include 11 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.3M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Snow Lake is hailstorms, with 11 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 16, 2023.
Snow Lake has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Snow Lake has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2011.
Snow Lake has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Snow Lake was EF2 Tornado on Jul 30, 2009, which caused $1.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72379 has experienced 21 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (11 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (3 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Snow Lake, AR, with 11 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60K in property damage.
Yes, Snow Lake (ZIP 72379) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2011.
Snow Lake has 6 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 11, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72379 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 30, 2009. This event caused $1.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.3M in property damage in the Snow Lake, AR area (ZIP 72379). 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 →