Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 72721 in Combs, AR. These include 28 hailstorms, 5 blizzards, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 57% of all recorded events (28 total). Of these, 2 (7%) 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 $111.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Combs 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 $16.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
Combs has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 $875K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
Combs has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 10, 2013.
Combs has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 1, 2013.
Combs has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Combs was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $16M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 21, 1996), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72721 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (28 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), tornadoes (4 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Combs, AR, with 28 events documented. These events have caused a combined $111.5K in property damage.
Yes, Combs (ZIP 72721) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $875K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
Combs has 4 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 $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 1, 2013.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72721 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $16M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.5M in property damage in the Combs, AR area (ZIP 72721). 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 →