Government agency data shows 45 natural disaster events for ZIP 72578 in Sturkie, AR. These include 23 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 16 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (51% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
Sturkie has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 9 (100%) 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 $51.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Sturkie has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $501K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 27, 2014.
Sturkie has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 10, 2006.
Sturkie has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sturkie was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 5, 2013), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72578 has experienced 45 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sturkie, AR, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Sturkie (ZIP 72578) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $501K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 27, 2014.
Sturkie has 6 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 $280K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 10, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72578 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 Sturkie, AR area (ZIP 72578). 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 →