ZIP code 72641, covering Jasper, AR, has 108 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 61 hailstorms, 14 wildfires, and 12 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
With 61 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) 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 23, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 19, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (50%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2020.
Jasper has experienced 10 blizzards on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Jasper has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $507.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
Jasper has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $140K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 6, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jasper was Flash Flood on Mar 18, 2008, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 25, 2012), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72641 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), wildfires (14 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (10 events), tornadoes (7 events), severe wind events (2 events), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jasper, AR, with 61 events documented.
Yes, Jasper (ZIP 72641) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2020.
Jasper has 7 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 $507.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72641 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 18, 2008. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.4M in property damage in the Jasper, AR area (ZIP 72641). 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 →