Cord, AR (ZIP 72524) has a moderate disaster history with 49 recorded events. These include 16 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $66.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
With 16 recorded incidents (33% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $2.1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Feb 16, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (67%) 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 $13.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 22, 2019.
Cord 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.
Cord has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 1999.
Cord has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $430K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
Cord has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 27, 1979.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cord was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $11.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 25, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72524 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquakes (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cord, AR, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.1K in property damage.
Yes, Cord (ZIP 72524) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 22, 2019.
Cord has 4 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 $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72524 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 $66.6M in property damage in the Cord, AR area (ZIP 72524). 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 →