Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 72389 in Wabash, AR. These include 7 tornadoes, 5 blizzards, and 5 hailstorms. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.8M.
With 7 recorded incidents (35% of all events), tornadoes are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 30, 2009.
Wabash 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.
Wabash has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2015.
Wabash has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $510K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 6, 2009.
Wabash has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wabash was EF2 Tornado on Jul 30, 2009, which caused $750K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 6, 2009), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72389 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (5 events), hailstorms (5 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wabash, AR, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Wabash (ZIP 72389) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $510K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 6, 2009.
Wabash has 7 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 30, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72389 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 30, 2009. This event caused $750K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.8M in property damage in the Wabash, AR area (ZIP 72389). 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 →