Federal records document 111 natural disaster events in the Gravette, AR area (ZIP 72736). These include 64 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 13 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $63.7M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 58% of all recorded events (64 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 20, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 $10.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $21.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Gravette 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 $30.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
Gravette has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $820K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 6, 2019.
Gravette has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 4 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 1, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gravette was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was 96 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 26, 2024), causing $20M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 26, 2024 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72736 has experienced 111 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), tornadoes (21 events), severe wind events (13 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gravette, AR, with 64 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500K in property damage.
Yes, Gravette (ZIP 72736) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $820K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 6, 2019.
Gravette has 21 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 $10.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72736 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $63.7M in property damage in the Gravette, AR area (ZIP 72736). 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 →