Federal records document 170 natural disaster events in the Fayetteville, AR area (ZIP 72703). These include 117 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $133.1M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 790 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 69% of all recorded events (117 total). Of these, 6 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $61.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (44%) 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 $655K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 5, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (23%) 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 $24.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $130K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
Fayetteville has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $46.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
Fayetteville has experienced 5 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Sep 5, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fayetteville was 2.8" Hail on Jul 13, 2003, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $45M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 30, 2022 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72703 has experienced 170 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (117 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (6 events), and extreme heat events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fayetteville, AR, with 117 events documented. These events have caused a combined $61.4M in property damage.
Yes, Fayetteville (ZIP 72703) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $655K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 5, 2022.
Fayetteville has 13 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 $24.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72703 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 13, 2003. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $133.1M in property damage in the Fayetteville, AR area (ZIP 72703). 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 →