Government agency data shows 34 natural disaster events for ZIP 72619 in Bull Shoals, AR. These include 19 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 3 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (19 total). 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 $1K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 3, 2020.
Bull Shoals 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 $60.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Bull Shoals has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Sep 26, 1996.
Bull Shoals has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 3, 2020.
Bull Shoals has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 19, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bull Shoals was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 5, 2013), causing $10M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72619 has experienced 34 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bull Shoals, AR, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1K in property damage.
Yes, Bull Shoals (ZIP 72619) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 19, 2009.
Bull Shoals has 3 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 $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Sep 26, 1996.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72619 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 $60.6M in property damage in the Bull Shoals, AR area (ZIP 72619). 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 →