Mc Dougal, AR (ZIP 72441) has a moderate disaster history with 24 recorded events. These include 10 blizzards, 8 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.2M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Blizzards represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (10 total). 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.
Mc Dougal has experienced 8 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $25.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Mc Dougal has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2013.
Mc Dougal 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.
Mc Dougal has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 1971.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mc Dougal was Ice Storm on Dec 3, 2002, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72441 has experienced 24 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (10 events), hailstorms (8 events), floods (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mc Dougal, AR, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, Mc Dougal (ZIP 72441) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $330K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2013.
Mc Dougal has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 1971.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72441 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 3, 2002. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.2M in property damage in the Mc Dougal, AR area (ZIP 72441). 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 →