Wideman, AR (ZIP 72585) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 33 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $56M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (33 total). Of these, 3 (9%) 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 Oct 15, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (77%) 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 $3.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 10, 2013.
Wideman 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.
Wideman has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $455K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 24, 2001.
Wideman has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wideman was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Mar 18, 2008), causing $2M 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 72585 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (33 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (4 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wideman, AR, with 33 events documented.
Yes, Wideman (ZIP 72585) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 10, 2013.
Wideman has 4 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 $455K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 24, 2001.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72585 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 $56M in property damage in the Wideman, AR area (ZIP 72585). 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 →