Sulphur Rock, AR (ZIP 72579) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $73.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 64% of all recorded events (39 total). 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 Oct 12, 2022.
Sulphur Rock 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.
Sulphur Rock has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 $21.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2009.
Sulphur Rock has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 1999.
Sulphur Rock has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 20, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Sulphur Rock was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Mar 18, 2008), causing $20.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 25, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72579 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Sulphur Rock, AR, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Sulphur Rock (ZIP 72579) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $21.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2009.
Sulphur Rock has 3 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 $50K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 1999.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72579 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 $73.8M in property damage in the Sulphur Rock, AR area (ZIP 72579). 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 →