Federal records document 76 natural disaster events in the Locust Grove, AR area (ZIP 72550). These include 33 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $134.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 23 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Locust Grove is hailstorms, with 33 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (33%) 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 $26.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2017.
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 $54.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 2014.
Locust Grove 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.
Locust Grove 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 Locust Grove was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 15, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Mar 15, 1984 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72550 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (9 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Locust Grove, AR, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Locust Grove (ZIP 72550) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $26.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2017.
Locust Grove 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 $54.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72550 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 $134.1M in property damage in the Locust Grove, AR area (ZIP 72550). 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 →