Black Oak, AR (ZIP 72414) has a moderate disaster history with 47 recorded events. These include 19 hailstorms, 12 blizzards, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 40% of all recorded events (19 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $14.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2012.
Black Oak has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
Black Oak has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $530K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 8, 2012.
Black Oak has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
Black Oak has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 10, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Black Oak was Ice Storm on Dec 3, 2002, which caused $2.6M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $1.3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 4, 2003 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72414 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (12 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Black Oak, AR, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $14.1K in property damage.
Yes, Black Oak (ZIP 72414) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $530K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 8, 2012.
Black Oak has 6 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 27, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72414 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 3, 2002. This event caused $2.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.5M in property damage in the Black Oak, AR area (ZIP 72414). 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 →