Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 72431 in Grubbs, AR. These include 9 blizzards, 8 hailstorms, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $38.1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Grubbs is blizzards, with 9 recorded events making up 29% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $37.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Grubbs has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $7.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Grubbs has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $350K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 10, 2003.
Grubbs 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 $115K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
Grubbs has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 2, 2018.
Grubbs has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grubbs was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $35M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 25, 2012), causing $1M in damages. Winter Storm on Mar 2, 2014 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72431 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (9 events), hailstorms (8 events), tornadoes (6 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 29% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grubbs, AR, with 9 events documented. These events have caused a combined $37.5M in property damage.
Yes, Grubbs (ZIP 72431) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $115K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
Grubbs has 6 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 $350K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 10, 2003.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72431 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $35M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $38.1M in property damage in the Grubbs, AR area (ZIP 72431). 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 →