ZIP code 72539, covering Glencoe, AR, has 52 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 29 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $57.9M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
With 29 recorded incidents (56% 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 Apr 5, 2023.
Glencoe 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.
Glencoe has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 5 (63%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 20, 2012.
Glencoe has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 10, 2006.
Glencoe has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Glencoe was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Apr 26, 2011), causing $2M in damages. 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Apr 10, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72539 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Glencoe, AR, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Glencoe (ZIP 72539) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 20, 2012.
Glencoe has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 10, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72539 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 $57.9M in property damage in the Glencoe, AR area (ZIP 72539). 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 →