Fisher, AR (ZIP 72429) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 21 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $58.4M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 51 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 34% of all recorded events (21 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $19.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (39%) 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 $54.9M in documented property damage. 9 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Fisher has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $868K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2014.
Fisher has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $352K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Fisher has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fisher was EF4 Tornado on Mar 15, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 15, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 6, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72429 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), and floods (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fisher, AR, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $19.5K in property damage.
Yes, Fisher (ZIP 72429) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2013.
Fisher has 18 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 $54.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72429 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 15, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $58.4M in property damage in the Fisher, AR area (ZIP 72429). 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 →