Federal records document 88 natural disaster events in the Western Grove, AR area (ZIP 72685). These include 29 hailstorms, 23 wildfires, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 38 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 33% of all recorded events (29 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 4, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 19, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 5, 2015.
Western Grove 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.
Western Grove has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Western Grove was Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $3.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 20, 1973), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 21, 1991 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72685 has experienced 88 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), wildfires (23 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (10 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 33% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Western Grove, AR, with 29 events documented.
Yes, Western Grove (ZIP 72685) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 5, 2015.
Western Grove has 12 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 $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72685 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2011. This event caused $3.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $12.5M in property damage in the Western Grove, AR area (ZIP 72685). 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 →