Federal records document 63 natural disaster events in the Rosie, AR area (ZIP 72571). These include 36 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.7M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Rosie is hailstorms, with 36 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 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 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (20%) 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 $4.8M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 27, 2014.
Rosie 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.
Rosie 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 Rosie was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (May 15, 1968), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Mar 10, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72571 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (15 events), blizzards (9 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rosie, AR, with 36 events documented.
Rosie has 15 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 $4.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 27, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72571 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 $56.7M in property damage in the Rosie, AR area (ZIP 72571). 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 →