ZIP code 72611, covering Alpena, AR, has 67 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.2M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
With 39 recorded incidents (58% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $85K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
Alpena has experienced 9 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 16, 2015.
Alpena has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $50.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 20, 2015.
Alpena has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $830K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2025.
Alpena has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2015.
Alpena has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alpena was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $5.3M in damages. Flood on Apr 26, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72611 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (8 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), wildfires (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alpena, AR, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $85K in property damage.
Yes, Alpena (ZIP 72611) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 16, 2015.
Alpena has 5 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 $830K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72611 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 $60.2M in property damage in the Alpena, AR area (ZIP 72611). 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 →