Government agency data shows 29 natural disaster events for ZIP 72464 in Saint Francis, AR. These include 10 blizzards, 7 hailstorms, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Saint Francis is blizzards, with 10 recorded events making up 34% of the area's disaster history. 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
Saint Francis has experienced 7 hailstorms on record. Hail-related events have caused a combined $100 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Saint Francis has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 31, 2015.
Saint Francis has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 24, 2018.
Saint Francis has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2020.
Saint Francis has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Oct 9, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saint Francis was Ice Storm on Dec 3, 2002, which caused $2.7M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Feb 24, 2018), causing $2M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72464 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (10 events), hailstorms (7 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saint Francis, AR, with 10 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, Saint Francis (ZIP 72464) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 31, 2015.
Saint Francis has 3 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 $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 24, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72464 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 3, 2002. This event caused $2.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the Saint Francis, AR area (ZIP 72464). 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 →