Federal records document 61 natural disaster events in the Calamine, AR area (ZIP 72469). These include 21 hailstorms, 18 floods, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Calamine is hailstorms, with 21 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 $18.4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 12, 2022.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (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 $14.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 26, 2017.
Calamine 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.
Calamine has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $350K 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 Feb 20, 2018.
Calamine has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $375K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 1999.
Calamine has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 20, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Calamine was Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $11.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 3, 2002), causing $1.1M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72469 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (21 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and earthquakes (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Calamine, AR, with 21 events documented. These events have caused a combined $18.4K in property damage.
Yes, Calamine (ZIP 72469) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 26, 2017.
Calamine has 4 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 $375K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72469 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2011. This event caused $11.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.2M in property damage in the Calamine, AR area (ZIP 72469). 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 →