Federal records document 68 natural disaster events in the Viola, AR area (ZIP 72583). These include 32 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $65M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 20 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Viola is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (71%) 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 $7.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 27, 2014.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Viola 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.
Viola has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $505K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 9, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Viola was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 14, 2025), causing $5M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($3.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72583 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), floods (14 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (9 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 Viola, AR, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10.5K in property damage.
Yes, Viola (ZIP 72583) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 27, 2014.
Viola has 11 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72583 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 $65M in property damage in the Viola, AR area (ZIP 72583). 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 →