Federal records document 58 natural disaster events in the Hiwasse, AR area (ZIP 72739). These include 34 hailstorms, 6 severe wind events, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $54.3M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (34 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $280K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 26, 2024.
Hiwasse has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Hiwasse 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.
Hiwasse has experienced 5 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2024.
Hiwasse 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 $182.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2024.
Hiwasse 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 Hiwasse 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. Flash Flood on Aug 8, 2013 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72739 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hiwasse, AR, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $280K in property damage.
Yes, Hiwasse (ZIP 72739) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2024.
Hiwasse 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 $182.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72739 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 $54.3M in property damage in the Hiwasse, AR area (ZIP 72739). 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 →