Federal records document 144 natural disaster events in the Lowell, AR area (ZIP 72745). These include 107 hailstorms, 15 severe wind events, and 8 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $116.6M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 8 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (107 total). Of these, 4 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 18, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $855K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
Lowell has experienced 8 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 $83.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
Lowell has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 3 (50%) 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 $140K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 10, 2020.
Lowell 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.
Lowell 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 Lowell was EF2 Tornado on May 26, 2024, which caused $80M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $30M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jun 11, 1970 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72745 has experienced 144 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (107 events), severe wind events (15 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lowell, AR, with 107 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.6M in property damage.
Yes, Lowell (ZIP 72745) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $140K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 10, 2020.
Lowell has 8 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 $83.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72745 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 26, 2024. This event caused $80M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $116.6M in property damage in the Lowell, AR area (ZIP 72745). 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 →