Dogpatch, AR (ZIP 72648) has experienced 73 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 42 hailstorms, 10 blizzards, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 34 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dogpatch is hailstorms, with 42 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 23, 2022.
Dogpatch 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.
Dogpatch has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (40%) 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 $420.9K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2020.
Dogpatch has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 19, 2023.
Dogpatch has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 21, 1991.
Dogpatch has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 21, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dogpatch was EF3 Tornado on Apr 20, 1973, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Mar 21, 1991), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72648 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (42 events), blizzards (10 events), floods (10 events), wildfires (6 events), tornadoes (4 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dogpatch, AR, with 42 events documented.
Yes, Dogpatch (ZIP 72648) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $420.9K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2020.
Dogpatch has 4 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 21, 1991.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72648 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 20, 1973. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $6.7M in property damage in the Dogpatch, AR area (ZIP 72648). 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 →