ZIP code 72632, covering Eureka Springs, AR, has 100 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 63 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $29.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 52 injuries.
With 63 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $11.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Eureka Springs has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2023.
Eureka Springs has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 4 (57%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $385K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Eureka Springs 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.
Eureka Springs 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 Eureka Springs 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72632 has experienced 100 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (63 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Eureka Springs, AR, with 63 events documented. These events have caused a combined $205K in property damage.
Yes, Eureka Springs (ZIP 72632) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $385K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Eureka Springs has 15 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 $11.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72632 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 $29.7M in property damage in the Eureka Springs, AR area (ZIP 72632). 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 →