ZIP code 72482, covering Williford, AR, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 30 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $59.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 13 injuries.
With 30 recorded incidents (48% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (7%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $39K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Williford has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 9 (100%) 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 $52.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Williford has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 4 (50%) 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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 29, 2021.
Williford has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K 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 May 26, 2024.
Williford has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Mar 10, 1998.
The most significant disaster event on record for Williford was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2017), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Apr 24, 2011 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72482 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (30 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Williford, AR, with 30 events documented. These events have caused a combined $39K in property damage.
Yes, Williford (ZIP 72482) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 29, 2021.
Williford has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72482 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $59.6M in property damage in the Williford, AR area (ZIP 72482). 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 →