ZIP code 72761, covering Siloam Springs, AR, has 131 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 71 hailstorms, 36 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.3M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 21 injuries.
With 71 recorded incidents (54% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $455K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 19, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (8%) 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 $16.5M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 26, 2024.
Siloam Springs 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.
Siloam Springs 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.
Siloam Springs has experienced 2 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2011.
The most significant disaster event on record for Siloam Springs was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 26, 2024), causing $6M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Oct 20, 2019 also caused significant damage ($6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72761 has experienced 131 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (36 events), severe wind events (12 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), floods (2 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Siloam Springs, AR, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $455K in property damage.
Yes, Siloam Springs (ZIP 72761) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $20K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2011.
Siloam Springs has 36 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 $16.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72761 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 $48.3M in property damage in the Siloam Springs, AR area (ZIP 72761). 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 →