Knobel, AR (ZIP 72435) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 30 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.7M. Across all recorded events, 3 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 52% of all recorded events (30 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $474.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Knobel 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
Knobel has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $605K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Knobel has experienced 7 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $14.8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Knobel has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Knobel has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Oct 9, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Knobel was EF2 Tornado on Jan 21, 1999, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Sep 1, 2012), causing $5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 3, 2002 also caused significant damage ($2.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72435 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Knobel, AR, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $474.1K in property damage.
Yes, Knobel (ZIP 72435) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $605K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Knobel has 7 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 $14.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72435 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 21, 1999. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.7M in property damage in the Knobel, AR area (ZIP 72435). 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 →