ZIP code 72512, covering Horseshoe Bend, AR, has 56 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $112.7M. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 26 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (33%) 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 $55.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 5, 2008.
Horseshoe Bend 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 $51.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Horseshoe Bend has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (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 $3.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2011.
Horseshoe Bend has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 21, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Horseshoe Bend was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 5, 2008), causing $30M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Dec 2, 1982 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72512 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Horseshoe Bend, AR, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Horseshoe Bend (ZIP 72512) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2011.
Horseshoe Bend has 12 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 $55.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 5, 2008.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72512 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 $112.7M in property damage in the Horseshoe Bend, AR area (ZIP 72512). 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 →