ZIP code 72455, covering Pocahontas, AR, has 161 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 81 hailstorms, 29 floods, and 27 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $61.8M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 60 injuries.
With 81 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $128.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 15, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 23 (79%) 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 $22.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (7%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $37.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 17, 2011.
Pocahontas has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 11, 2024.
Pocahontas has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 22, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pocahontas was EF3 Tornado on Apr 2, 2006, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2017), causing $5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 2, 2006 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72455 has experienced 161 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (81 events), floods (29 events), tornadoes (27 events), blizzards (11 events), severe wind events (9 events), and earthquakes (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pocahontas, AR, with 81 events documented. These events have caused a combined $128.4K in property damage.
Yes, Pocahontas (ZIP 72455) has 29 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $22.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
Pocahontas has 27 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $37.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72455 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 2, 2006. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $61.8M in property damage in the Pocahontas, AR area (ZIP 72455). 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 →