ZIP code 72533, covering Fifty Six, AR, has 65 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 33 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $58.7M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
With 33 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (6%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Fifty Six has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $923K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2013.
Fifty Six has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 9 (100%) 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.
Fifty Six has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.9M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2013.
Fifty Six has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Fifty Six has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 16, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fifty Six was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 14, 1996), causing $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 72533 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), wildfires (4 events), earthquake (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fifty Six, AR, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Fifty Six (ZIP 72533) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $923K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2013.
Fifty Six has 7 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 $5.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72533 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 $58.7M in property damage in the Fifty Six, AR area (ZIP 72533). 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 →