Federal records document 85 natural disaster events in the Pea Ridge, AR area (ZIP 72751). These include 45 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 9 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.5M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (45 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $856K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
Pea Ridge has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 1, 2024.
Pea Ridge 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2024.
Pea Ridge has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Oct 19, 2023.
Pea Ridge 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Pea Ridge was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 8, 2013), causing $1M in damages. Flash Flood on Aug 8, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72751 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (45 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (9 events), floods (6 events), wildfires (6 events), blizzards (5 events), and extreme heat events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Pea Ridge, AR, with 45 events documented. These events have caused a combined $856K in property damage.
Yes, Pea Ridge (ZIP 72751) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2024.
Pea Ridge has 11 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 $1.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72751 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 $35.5M in property damage in the Pea Ridge, AR area (ZIP 72751). 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 →