ZIP code 72704, covering Zcta 72704, AR, has 193 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 141 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $130.9M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 791 injuries.
With 141 recorded incidents (73% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 4 (3%) 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 $61.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (38%) 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 $520K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 5, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 $22.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2025.
Zcta 72704 has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
Zcta 72704 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.
Zcta 72704 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 Zcta 72704 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 72704 has experienced 193 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (141 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (9 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme heat events (5 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 72704, AR, with 141 events documented. These events have caused a combined $61.5M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 72704 (ZIP 72704) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $520K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 5, 2022.
Zcta 72704 has 14 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 $22.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72704 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 $130.9M in property damage in the Zcta 72704, AR area (ZIP 72704). 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 →