ZIP code 72527, covering Desha, AR, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 28 hailstorms, 20 floods, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $81.8M. A total of 20 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 28 recorded incidents (44% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (35%) 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 $24.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2017.
Desha 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.
Desha has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 2014.
Desha has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 7, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Desha was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 18, 2008), causing $20.5M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2017 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72527 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), floods (20 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Desha, AR, with 28 events documented.
Yes, Desha (ZIP 72527) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $24.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2017.
Desha has 5 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 $3.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72527 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 $81.8M in property damage in the Desha, AR area (ZIP 72527). 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 →