Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 72617 in Big Flat, AR. These include 22 wildfires, 12 hailstorms, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.1M.
Wildfires represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (22 total). The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 8, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 Jun 25, 2023.
Big Flat 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 $51.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Big Flat has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $705K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2013.
Big Flat has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $502.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 12, 1978.
Big Flat has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Big Flat was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 25, 2012), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on May 31, 2013 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72617 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (22 events), hailstorms (12 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Big Flat, AR, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Big Flat (ZIP 72617) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $705K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2013.
Big Flat has 3 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 $502.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 12, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72617 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 $53.1M in property damage in the Big Flat, AR area (ZIP 72617). 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 →