Government agency data shows 42 natural disaster events for ZIP 72572 in Saffell, AR. These include 16 floods, 11 hailstorms, and 10 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Floods represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 38% of all recorded events (16 total). Of these, 10 (63%) 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 $13.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 22, 2013.
There have been 11 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 12, 2022.
Saffell has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
Saffell has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 27, 1979.
Saffell has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 1999.
Saffell has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 23, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Saffell was Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $11.5M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 3, 2002), causing $1.1M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72572 has experienced 42 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (16 events), hailstorms (11 events), blizzards (10 events), earthquakes (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Saffell, AR, with 16 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13.9M in property damage.
Yes, Saffell (ZIP 72572) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 22, 2013.
Saffell has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72572 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2011. This event caused $11.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.5M in property damage in the Saffell, AR area (ZIP 72572). 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 →