ZIP code 72473, covering Tuckerman, AR, has 117 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 47 hailstorms, 38 floods, and 18 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $67.6M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
With 47 recorded incidents (40% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $8.6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 38 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 27 (71%) 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 $27.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 22, 2019.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (17%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Tuckerman has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $37.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Tuckerman has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $330K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
Tuckerman has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tuckerman was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $35M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $11.5M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2017 also caused significant damage ($6.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72473 has experienced 117 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (47 events), floods (38 events), tornadoes (18 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 40% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tuckerman, AR, with 47 events documented. These events have caused a combined $8.6K in property damage.
Yes, Tuckerman (ZIP 72473) has 38 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $27.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 22, 2019.
Tuckerman has 18 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 $2.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72473 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $35M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $67.6M in property damage in the Tuckerman, AR area (ZIP 72473). 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 →