ZIP code 72740, covering Huntsville, AR, has 136 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 81 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 15 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $28.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 81 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $479.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 16, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (73%) 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 $9.4M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $905K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Huntsville 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.
Huntsville has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 21, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Huntsville was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $16M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $5.3M in damages. Flood on Apr 26, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72740 has experienced 136 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (81 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (15 events), severe wind events (14 events), blizzards (5 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Huntsville, AR, with 81 events documented. These events have caused a combined $479.5K in property damage.
Yes, Huntsville (ZIP 72740) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
Huntsville has 20 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72740 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 $28.8M in property damage in the Huntsville, AR area (ZIP 72740). 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 →