Government agency data shows 43 natural disaster events for ZIP 72565 in Oxford, AR. These include 23 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Oxford is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 53% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 4, 2020.
Oxford 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.
Oxford has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 $705K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Oxford has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oxford was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 25, 2012), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72565 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), and floods (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oxford, AR, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Oxford (ZIP 72565) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $90K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2011.
Oxford has 8 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 $705K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72565 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 $52.4M in property damage in the Oxford, AR area (ZIP 72565). 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 →