Oak Grove, AR (ZIP 72660) has experienced 69 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 4 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $27.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Oak Grove is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $625K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
Oak Grove has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 9 (100%) 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 $7.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2013.
Oak Grove has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $17.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
Oak Grove has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 13, 2014.
Oak Grove has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 19, 2012.
Oak Grove has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 9, 2006.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oak Grove was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $17M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $4.3M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Dec 30, 2010 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72660 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (4 events), tornadoes (4 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oak Grove, AR, with 48 events documented. These events have caused a combined $625K in property damage.
Yes, Oak Grove (ZIP 72660) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2013.
Oak Grove has 4 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 $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 13, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72660 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $17M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $27.5M in property damage in the Oak Grove, AR area (ZIP 72660). 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 →