Oil Trough, AR (ZIP 72564) has experienced 80 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 hailstorms, 26 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $91.9M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 67 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (37 total). Of these, 2 (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 May 16, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 33% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (12%) 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 $32.9M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2014.
Oil Trough 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.
Oil Trough has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (100%) 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 May 1, 2017.
Oil Trough has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oil Trough was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 1, 1997), causing $25M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2017 also caused significant damage ($6.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72564 has experienced 80 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (26 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (5 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oil Trough, AR, with 37 events documented.
Yes, Oil Trough (ZIP 72564) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2017.
Oil Trough has 26 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 $32.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72564 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 $91.9M in property damage in the Oil Trough, AR area (ZIP 72564). 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 →