Federal records document 108 natural disaster events in the Farmington, AR area (ZIP 72730). These include 78 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $108.8M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 776 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (78 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $60.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
Farmington has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 3 (33%) 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 $240K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 5, 2022.
Farmington has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $46.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
Farmington has experienced 5 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Sep 5, 2015.
Farmington has experienced 5 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 $2.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2025.
Farmington has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 5, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Farmington was 2.8" Hail on Jul 13, 2003, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $45M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Apr 22, 1996 also caused significant damage ($9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72730 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (78 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme heat events (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Farmington, AR, with 78 events documented. These events have caused a combined $60.1M in property damage.
Yes, Farmington (ZIP 72730) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $240K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 5, 2022.
Farmington has 5 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 $2.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72730 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 13, 2003. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $108.8M in property damage in the Farmington, AR area (ZIP 72730). 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 →