Springdale, AR (ZIP 72762) has experienced 179 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 136 hailstorms, 11 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $117.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 15 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Springdale is hailstorms, with 136 recorded events making up 76% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $61.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 19, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $375K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 5, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (18%) 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 $23.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 20, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 19, 2025.
Springdale 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.
Springdale 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 Springdale was 2.8" Hail on Jul 13, 2003, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $30M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 30, 2022 also caused significant damage ($20M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72762 has experienced 179 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (136 events), floods (11 events), tornadoes (11 events), severe wind events (11 events), blizzards (5 events), extreme heat events (3 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Springdale, AR, with 136 events documented. These events have caused a combined $61.5M in property damage.
Yes, Springdale (ZIP 72762) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $375K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 5, 2022.
Springdale has 11 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 $23.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72762 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Jul 13, 2003. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $117.2M in property damage in the Springdale, AR area (ZIP 72762). 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 →