Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 72426 in Dell, AR. These include 12 blizzards, 9 earthquakes, and 4 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $763.5K. Across all recorded events, 8 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 35% of all recorded events (12 total). 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.
Dell has experienced 9 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Oct 15, 2017.
Dell has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $352.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2017.
Dell has experienced 3 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 12, 2021.
Dell 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.
Dell 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $35K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 14, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dell was EF1 Tornado on Apr 30, 2017, which caused $300K in property damage. Another major event was Extreme Cold/Wind Chill (Oct 9, 2000), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72426 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (12 events), earthquakes (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), hailstorms (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 35% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dell, AR, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $126K in property damage.
Yes, Dell (ZIP 72426) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $35K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 14, 2002.
Dell has 4 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 $352.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72426 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 30, 2017. This event caused $300K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $763.5K in property damage in the Dell, AR area (ZIP 72426). 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 →