Federal records document 62 natural disaster events in the Summers, AR area (ZIP 72769). These include 29 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.7M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 54 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 47% of all recorded events (29 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 23, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 39% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (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 $5.2M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2025.
Summers has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 23, 2019.
Summers has experienced 3 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 $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2011.
Summers has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $4.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Summers was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $3.3M 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 72769 has experienced 62 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (29 events), tornadoes (24 events), severe wind events (4 events), floods (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Summers, AR, with 29 events documented. These events have caused a combined $135K in property damage.
Yes, Summers (ZIP 72769) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $80K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2011.
Summers has 24 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 $5.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72769 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $3.3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.7M in property damage in the Summers, AR area (ZIP 72769). 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 →