Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 72457 in Portia, AR. These include 12 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Portia is hailstorms, with 12 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. 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 $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 12, 2022.
Portia has experienced 10 blizzards on record. 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
Portia has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $5.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2017.
Portia has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $326K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 18, 2004.
Portia has experienced 2 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.
Portia has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 20, 1994.
The most significant disaster event on record for Portia was Flood on May 1, 2017, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 3, 2002), causing $1.1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72457 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Portia, AR, with 12 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12K in property damage.
Yes, Portia (ZIP 72457) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2017.
Portia has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $326K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 18, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72457 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2017. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Portia, AR area (ZIP 72457). 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 →