Government agency data shows 36 natural disaster events for ZIP 72440 in Lynn, AR. These include 14 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 14 recorded incidents (39% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 12, 2022.
Lynn 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 $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.
Lynn has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $146K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 26, 2017.
Lynn has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 20, 2010.
Lynn has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 5, 1996.
Lynn has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 23, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lynn was Ice Storm on Dec 3, 2002, which caused $1.1M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $222K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72440 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (6 events), earthquakes (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lynn, AR, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.3K in property damage.
Yes, Lynn (ZIP 72440) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $146K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 26, 2017.
Lynn has 2 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 $125K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 5, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72440 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 3, 2002. This event caused $1.1M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $1.9M in property damage in the Lynn, AR area (ZIP 72440). 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 →