Federal records document 97 natural disaster events in the Elkins, AR area (ZIP 72727). These include 54 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.9M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (54 total). Of these, 3 (6%) 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 $256.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $885K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 30, 2018.
Elkins has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $360K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 13, 2022.
Elkins 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Elkins 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. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 12, 2006 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72727 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (6 events), and blizzards (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Elkins, AR, with 54 events documented. These events have caused a combined $256.5K in property damage.
Yes, Elkins (ZIP 72727) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $360K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 13, 2022.
Elkins has 20 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72727 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 $20.9M in property damage in the Elkins, AR area (ZIP 72727). 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 →