ZIP code 72470, covering Success, AR, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $37M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
With 34 recorded incidents (52% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $443.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Success 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 $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.
Success has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $19M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2017.
Success has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Success has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Success 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 Success was Flood on May 1, 2017, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jan 21, 1999), causing $8M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Sep 1, 2012 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72470 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Success, AR, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $443.9K in property damage.
Yes, Success (ZIP 72470) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $19M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2017.
Success has 8 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 $13.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72470 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2017. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $37M in property damage in the Success, AR area (ZIP 72470). 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 →