Ravenden, AR (ZIP 72459) has experienced 86 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $77.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (46 total). Of these, 2 (4%) 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 $50.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 30, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (77%) 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 $19.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 24, 2018.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Ravenden has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 9 (100%) 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 $52.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Ravenden has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Ravenden has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 10, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ravenden was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 1, 2008), causing $5M in damages. Flood on Mar 18, 2008 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72459 has experienced 86 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ravenden, AR, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $50.4K in property damage.
Yes, Ravenden (ZIP 72459) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 24, 2018.
Ravenden has 13 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 $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72459 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $77.1M in property damage in the Ravenden, AR area (ZIP 72459). 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 →