Canehill, AR (ZIP 72717) has experienced 68 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 28 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 13 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.4M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 55 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Canehill is hailstorms, with 28 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 23, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (18%) 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 $6.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 15, 2021.
Canehill has experienced 3 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 26, 2015.
Canehill has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Canehill was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $3.3M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 11, 1970), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Oct 16, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72717 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), tornadoes (22 events), wildfires (13 events), floods (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Canehill, AR, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $170K in property damage.
Yes, Canehill (ZIP 72717) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $65K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 26, 2015.
Canehill has 22 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 $6.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72717 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. 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 $11.4M in property damage in the Canehill, AR area (ZIP 72717). 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 →