Swifton, AR (ZIP 72471) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 22 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $18M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 33 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 31% of all recorded events (22 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 16, 2024.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Of these, 14 (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 $14.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 22, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Swifton 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.
Swifton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Swifton has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 27, 1979.
The most significant disaster event on record for Swifton 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 72471 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (4 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 31% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Swifton, AR, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1K in property damage.
Yes, Swifton (ZIP 72471) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 22, 2019.
Swifton has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72471 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 $18M in property damage in the Swifton, AR area (ZIP 72471). 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 →