ZIP code 72686, covering Witts Springs, AR, has 51 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 19 hailstorms, 10 wildfires, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 2 injuries.
With 19 recorded incidents (37% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Witts Springs has experienced 10 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 26, 2024.
Witts Springs has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 7 (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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2013.
Witts Springs has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (100%) 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 $27.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2014.
Witts Springs has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $510K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
Witts Springs has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Jun 27, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Witts Springs was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 25, 2012), causing $2M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72686 has experienced 51 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), wildfires (10 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (6 events), tornadoes (6 events), earthquakes (2 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Witts Springs, AR, with 19 events documented.
Yes, Witts Springs (ZIP 72686) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2013.
Witts Springs has 6 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 $510K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 16, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72686 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $31.4M in property damage in the Witts Springs, AR area (ZIP 72686). 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 →