Diamond City, AR (ZIP 72630) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 14 hailstorms, 8 blizzards, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $52M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Diamond City is hailstorms, with 14 recorded events making up 45% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 20, 2023.
Diamond City 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.
Diamond City has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 30, 2014.
Diamond City has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2000.
Diamond City has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 12, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Diamond City was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $750K in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 10, 2013 also caused significant damage ($550K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72630 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (14 events), blizzards (8 events), floods (6 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Diamond City, AR, with 14 events documented.
Yes, Diamond City (ZIP 72630) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 30, 2014.
Diamond City has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2000.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72630 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 $52M in property damage in the Diamond City, AR area (ZIP 72630). 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 →