ZIP code 72584, covering Violet Hill, AR, has 66 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 41 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $54.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 10 injuries.
With 41 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (5%) 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 4, 2020.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2022.
Violet Hill 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.
Violet Hill has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 6, 2022.
Violet Hill has experienced 2 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 $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 29, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Violet Hill was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Apr 10, 2013), causing $1.8M 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 72584 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Violet Hill, AR, with 41 events documented.
Yes, Violet Hill (ZIP 72584) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $80K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 29, 2011.
Violet Hill 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72584 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 $54.6M in property damage in the Violet Hill, AR area (ZIP 72584). 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 →