Mount Pleasant, AR (ZIP 72561) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $78.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (27 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 22, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% 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 $13.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 27, 2014.
Mount Pleasant 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 $51.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Mount Pleasant has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (33%) 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 $13.6M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2022.
Mount Pleasant has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 6, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Pleasant was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Feb 5, 2008), causing $11.5M in damages. Flood on Mar 18, 2008 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72561 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (27 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Pleasant, AR, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Mount Pleasant (ZIP 72561) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 27, 2014.
Mount Pleasant has 6 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 $13.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72561 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 $78.5M in property damage in the Mount Pleasant, AR area (ZIP 72561). 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 →