Harriet, AR (ZIP 72639) has experienced 56 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 27 wildfires, 15 hailstorms, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.1M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
The dominant hazard type for Harriet is wildfires, with 27 recorded events making up 48% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Apr 10, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (13%) 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.
Harriet 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 $51.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Harriet has experienced 2 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 $600K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2013.
Harriet has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 11, 2006.
Harriet has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 12, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harriet was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 31, 2013), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72639 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include wildfires (27 events), hailstorms (15 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is wildfires, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Wildfires are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harriet, AR, with 27 events documented.
Yes, Harriet (ZIP 72639) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $600K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2013.
Harriet has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $250K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 11, 2006.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72639 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 $52.1M in property damage in the Harriet, AR area (ZIP 72639). 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 →