Sage, AR (ZIP 72573) has a moderate disaster history with 43 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (20 total). Of these, 2 (10%) 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 3, 2020.
Sage 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.
Sage has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2022.
Sage has experienced 3 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2011.
Sage 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 Sage 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 72573 has experienced 43 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (9 events), floods (3 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sage, AR, with 20 events documented.
Yes, Sage (ZIP 72573) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2011.
Sage has 9 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 $850K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72573 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 $52.6M in property damage in the Sage, AR area (ZIP 72573). 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 →