Federal records document 157 natural disaster events in the Berryville, AR area (ZIP 72616). These include 112 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $39M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 38 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (112 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $550K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (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 $9.9M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $10.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2025.
Berryville has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
Berryville has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $17.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
Berryville has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 9, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Berryville was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $17M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 12, 2006), causing $10M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($5.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72616 has experienced 157 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (112 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Berryville, AR, with 112 events documented. These events have caused a combined $550K in property damage.
Yes, Berryville (ZIP 72616) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
Berryville has 13 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 $10.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72616 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $17M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $39M in property damage in the Berryville, AR area (ZIP 72616). 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 →