Federal records document 122 natural disaster events in the Flippin, AR area (ZIP 72634). These include 61 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 20 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $132.4M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 94 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (61 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 $26K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (30%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $71.8M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 20 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 13, 2023.
Flippin 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.
Flippin has experienced 6 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $279K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 17, 2015.
Flippin has experienced 5 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Flippin was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 18, 1985), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Nov 18, 1985 also caused significant damage ($25M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72634 has experienced 122 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), tornadoes (20 events), wildfires (20 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (5 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Flippin, AR, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $26K in property damage.
Yes, Flippin (ZIP 72634) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $279K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 17, 2015.
Flippin has 20 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 $71.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72634 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 $132.4M in property damage in the Flippin, AR area (ZIP 72634). 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 →