Government agency data shows 41 natural disaster events for ZIP 72581 in Tumbling Shoals, AR. These include 24 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.1M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
With 24 recorded incidents (59% 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 Aug 7, 2023.
Tumbling Shoals has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $27.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Tumbling Shoals has experienced 4 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $41K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 26, 2010.
Tumbling Shoals has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $750K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 22, 1991.
Tumbling Shoals has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Tumbling Shoals was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 25, 2012), causing $1M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 3, 2002 also caused significant damage ($920K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72581 has experienced 41 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Tumbling Shoals, AR, with 24 events documented.
Yes, Tumbling Shoals (ZIP 72581) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $41K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 26, 2010.
Tumbling Shoals has 3 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 $750K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 22, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72581 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $28.1M in property damage in the Tumbling Shoals, AR area (ZIP 72581). 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 →