ZIP code 72395, covering Wilson, AR, has 81 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 37 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 12 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.2M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 11 injuries.
With 37 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $48.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 9, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 15% 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.
Wilson has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 6 (75%) 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 $24.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Wilson has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $355K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Wilson has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 5 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 7, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wilson was Flash Flood on May 1, 2010, which caused $20.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 9, 2002), causing $6M in damages. Flash Flood on May 1, 2010 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72395 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (12 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilson, AR, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $48.1K in property damage.
Yes, Wilson (ZIP 72395) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Wilson has 13 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 $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 9, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72395 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 $33.2M in property damage in the Wilson, AR area (ZIP 72395). 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 →