Lincoln, AR (ZIP 72744) has experienced 96 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 49 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $52M. These events have resulted in 13 recorded deaths and 835 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lincoln is hailstorms, with 49 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 23, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 23% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (9%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2025.
Lincoln has experienced 7 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
Lincoln 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.
Lincoln 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.
Lincoln has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 20, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lincoln was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $45M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Jun 11, 1970), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Dec 31, 2010 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72744 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (22 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme heat events (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lincoln, AR, with 49 events documented. These events have caused a combined $285K in property damage.
Yes, Lincoln (ZIP 72744) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $95K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
Lincoln has 22 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 $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72744 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $45M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $52M in property damage in the Lincoln, AR area (ZIP 72744). 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 →