Paragould, AR (ZIP 72450) has experienced 187 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 115 hailstorms, 34 tornadoes, and 21 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.1M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (115 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $100.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (12%) 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 $14.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (52%) 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 $970K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 2, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $8.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
Paragould has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paragould was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $6.6M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 3, 1968), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 13, 1967 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72450 has experienced 187 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (115 events), tornadoes (34 events), floods (21 events), blizzards (13 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paragould, AR, with 115 events documented. These events have caused a combined $100.8K in property damage.
Yes, Paragould (ZIP 72450) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $970K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 2, 2023.
Paragould has 34 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 $14.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72450 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $6.6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $24.1M in property damage in the Paragould, AR area (ZIP 72450). 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 →