ZIP code 72662, covering Omaha, AR, has 88 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 59 hailstorms, 14 floods, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $60M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 59 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $565K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (93%) 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 $8.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 17, 2014.
Omaha has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $50.3M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 20, 2015.
Omaha has experienced 4 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 Apr 2, 2015.
Omaha has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $580K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 2017.
Omaha has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Feb 12, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Omaha was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $4.3M in damages. Flash Flood on Apr 25, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72662 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (59 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Omaha, AR, with 59 events documented. These events have caused a combined $565K in property damage.
Yes, Omaha (ZIP 72662) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $8.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 17, 2014.
Omaha has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $580K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72662 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 $60M in property damage in the Omaha, AR area (ZIP 72662). 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 →