Government agency data shows 35 natural disaster events for ZIP 72682 in Valley Springs, AR. These include 16 hailstorms, 9 blizzards, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $89.8M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 46% of all recorded events (16 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Valley Springs 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 $60.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Valley Springs has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (25%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $29.4M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Valley Springs has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
Valley Springs has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Valley Springs was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Nov 18, 1985), causing $25M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 5, 2013 also caused significant damage ($10M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72682 has experienced 35 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (16 events), blizzards (9 events), tornadoes (8 events), wildfire (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Valley Springs, AR, with 16 events documented.
Valley Springs has 8 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 $29.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72682 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 $89.8M in property damage in the Valley Springs, AR area (ZIP 72682). 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 →