Federal records document 66 natural disaster events in the Gepp, AR area (ZIP 72538). These include 32 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $66.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Gepp is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $16.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 $7.8M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (73%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Gepp 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 $51.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Gepp has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 27, 2005.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gepp was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 14, 2025), causing $5M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($3.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72538 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (9 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gepp, AR, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $16.5K in property damage.
Yes, Gepp (ZIP 72538) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Gepp has 12 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 $7.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72538 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 $66.3M in property damage in the Gepp, AR area (ZIP 72538). 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 →