ZIP code 72560, covering Hanover, AR, has 118 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 56 hailstorms, 26 floods, and 22 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $128.4M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 68 injuries.
With 56 recorded incidents (47% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (5%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (69%) 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 $25.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2013.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (27%) 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 $51.2M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 10, 2013.
Hanover 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.
Hanover has experienced 3 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 Feb 7, 2019.
Hanover has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jan 16, 1976.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hanover was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Feb 5, 2008), causing $29M in damages. Flood on Mar 18, 2008 also caused significant damage ($12.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72560 has experienced 118 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (56 events), floods (26 events), tornadoes (22 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), earthquake (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hanover, AR, with 56 events documented.
Yes, Hanover (ZIP 72560) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $25.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2013.
Hanover has 22 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 $51.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 10, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72560 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 $128.4M in property damage in the Hanover, AR area (ZIP 72560). 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 →