Cushman, AR (ZIP 72526) has a moderate disaster history with 36 recorded events. These include 14 floods, 12 hailstorms, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $65.6M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 39% of all recorded events (14 total). Of these, 9 (64%) 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 $13.4M 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 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2019.
Cushman 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.
Cushman has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 1970.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cushman was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 18, 2008), causing $6M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($4.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72526 has experienced 36 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (14 events), hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (9 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cushman, AR, with 14 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13.4M in property damage.
Yes, Cushman (ZIP 72526) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 27, 2014.
Cushman has 1 recorded tornado event 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 $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 1970.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72526 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 $65.6M in property damage in the Cushman, AR area (ZIP 72526). 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 →