Federal records document 97 natural disaster events in the Roseland, AR area (ZIP 72442). These include 40 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 13 earthquakes. Total documented property damage amounts to $32.3M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 37 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Roseland is hailstorms, with 40 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $20.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (48%) 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 $31.7M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
There have been 13 recorded earthquakes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Dec 27, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $126K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
Roseland has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 16, 2025.
Roseland has experienced 3 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 $45K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 18, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Roseland was EF3 Tornado on Apr 3, 1984, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 10, 2021), causing $1.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Dec 10, 2021 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72442 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (21 events), earthquakes (13 events), blizzards (12 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Roseland, AR, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $20.4K in property damage.
Yes, Roseland (ZIP 72442) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $45K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 18, 2008.
Roseland has 21 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 $31.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 10, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72442 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 3, 1984. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32.3M in property damage in the Roseland, AR area (ZIP 72442). 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 →