Government agency data shows 49 natural disaster events for ZIP 72729 in Evansville, AR. These include 19 hailstorms, 15 wildfires, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Evansville is hailstorms, with 19 recorded events making up 39% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 23, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 31% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (17%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
Evansville 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.
Evansville has experienced 1 flood on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Evansville was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $3.3M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Nov 28, 2001), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72729 has experienced 49 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (19 events), wildfires (15 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (2 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Evansville, AR, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $80K in property damage.
Yes, Evansville (ZIP 72729) has 1 recorded flood event. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
Evansville has 12 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72729 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 $5.6M in property damage in the Evansville, AR area (ZIP 72729). 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 →