Federal records document 162 natural disaster events in the Bentonville, AR area (ZIP 72712). These include 102 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 18 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $148.1M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 23 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 63% of all recorded events (102 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (11%) 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 $87.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
There have been 18 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $21.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (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 $4.4M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2024.
Bentonville has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $30.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
Bentonville has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bentonville was EF2 Tornado on May 26, 2024, which caused $80M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $30M in damages. 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 26, 2024 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72712 has experienced 162 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (102 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (18 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bentonville, AR, with 102 events documented. These events have caused a combined $4.2M in property damage.
Yes, Bentonville (ZIP 72712) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2024.
Bentonville has 19 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 $87.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72712 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 26, 2024. This event caused $80M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $148.1M in property damage in the Bentonville, AR area (ZIP 72712). 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 →