Egypt, AR (ZIP 72427) has a moderate disaster history with 30 recorded events. These include 10 blizzards, 8 hailstorms, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Egypt is blizzards, with 10 recorded events making up 33% of the area's disaster history. 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.
Egypt has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $102K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
Egypt has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
Egypt has experienced 5 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 $76K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 22, 2019.
Egypt has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Egypt was EF3 Tornado on Mar 1, 1997, which caused $1.6M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 3, 2002), causing $1.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72427 has experienced 30 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (10 events), hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Egypt, AR, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.4M in property damage.
Yes, Egypt (ZIP 72427) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $76K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 22, 2019.
Egypt has 6 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 Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72427 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 1, 1997. This event caused $1.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the Egypt, AR area (ZIP 72427). 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 →