Federal records document 73 natural disaster events in the Black Rock, AR area (ZIP 72415). These include 38 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Black Rock is hailstorms, with 38 recorded events making up 52% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (8%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $58.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (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 $15.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 24, 2018.
Black Rock has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
Black Rock has experienced 5 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2006.
Black Rock has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 21, 2022.
Black Rock has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Black Rock was Flood on May 1, 2017, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 1, 2008), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Mar 18, 2008 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72415 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (5 events), earthquakes (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Black Rock, AR, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $58.5K in property damage.
Yes, Black Rock (ZIP 72415) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 24, 2018.
Black Rock has 5 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72415 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2017. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.3M in property damage in the Black Rock, AR area (ZIP 72415). 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 →