Hindsville, AR (ZIP 72738) has experienced 72 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 hailstorms, 15 tornadoes, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hindsville is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 49% of the area's disaster history. 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 $274K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $850K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Hindsville 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 $305K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
Hindsville 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 Hindsville was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $16M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Mar 12, 2006), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72738 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (15 events), severe wind events (11 events), floods (6 events), and blizzards (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hindsville, AR, with 35 events documented. These events have caused a combined $274K in property damage.
Yes, Hindsville (ZIP 72738) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $305K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
Hindsville has 15 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72738 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 $19.2M in property damage in the Hindsville, AR area (ZIP 72738). 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 →