ZIP code 72530, covering Drasco, AR, has 75 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 45 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $56M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 45 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $27.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 27, 2005.
Drasco has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $27.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Drasco has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 21, 2011.
Drasco has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 7, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Drasco was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 15, 1984), causing $25M in damages. Flood on Apr 10, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72530 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (7 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Drasco, AR, with 45 events documented.
Yes, Drasco (ZIP 72530) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 21, 2011.
Drasco has 12 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $27.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 27, 2005.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72530 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $56M in property damage in the Drasco, AR area (ZIP 72530). 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 →