Leslie, AR (ZIP 72645) has experienced 120 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 65 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 20 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $65.3M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Leslie is hailstorms, with 65 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (8%) 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 Aug 7, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.5M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (80%) 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 $6.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 11, 2014.
Leslie 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.
Leslie has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
Leslie has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 9, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Leslie was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 14, 1996), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Dec 2, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72645 has experienced 120 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (65 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (20 events), blizzards (9 events), severe wind events (4 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Leslie, AR, with 65 events documented.
Yes, Leslie (ZIP 72645) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 11, 2014.
Leslie has 21 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $7.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72645 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 $65.3M in property damage in the Leslie, AR area (ZIP 72645). 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 →