Peach Orchard, AR (ZIP 72453) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 29 hailstorms, 13 blizzards, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $33M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (29 total). Of these, 2 (7%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $473.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 20% 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.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $20.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Peach Orchard has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Peach Orchard 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Peach Orchard was EF2 Tornado on Jan 21, 1999, which caused $8M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $6.6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Sep 1, 2012 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72453 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), blizzards (13 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (8 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Peach Orchard, AR, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $473.9K in property damage.
Yes, Peach Orchard (ZIP 72453) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Peach Orchard has 12 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 $20.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72453 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 $33M in property damage in the Peach Orchard, AR area (ZIP 72453). 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 →