Charlotte, AR (ZIP 72522) has a moderate disaster history with 22 recorded events. These include 10 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $52M. A total of 1 injury has been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (10 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 28, 2011.
Charlotte has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (89%) 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 $51.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Charlotte has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 1999.
Charlotte has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 21, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Charlotte was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 25, 2012), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72522 has experienced 22 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (10 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Charlotte, AR, with 10 events documented.
Yes, Charlotte (ZIP 72522) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $10K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 21, 2009.
Charlotte has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72522 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 $52M in property damage in the Charlotte, AR area (ZIP 72522). 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 →