Jordan, AR (ZIP 72519) has experienced 114 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 56 hailstorms, 22 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $79.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (56 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 15, 2022.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 19 (86%) 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 $23.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 27, 2014.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% 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 $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (82%) 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 $53.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Jordan has experienced 9 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 8, 2024.
Jordan has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jordan was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 18, 2008), causing $12.1M in damages. Flood on Mar 18, 2008 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72519 has experienced 114 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), floods (22 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (11 events), wildfires (9 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jordan, AR, with 56 events documented.
Yes, Jordan (ZIP 72519) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 27, 2014.
Jordan has 14 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 $1.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72519 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 $79.1M in property damage in the Jordan, AR area (ZIP 72519). 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 →