ZIP code 72773, covering Wesley, AR, has 63 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 38 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.8M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 38 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $205K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Wesley has experienced 9 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 19, 2025.
Wesley has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $875K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 30, 2018.
Wesley 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 $16.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
Wesley has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $170K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wesley was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $16M in property damage. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Mar 12, 2006), causing $750K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72773 has experienced 63 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (38 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (5 events), and floods (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wesley, AR, with 38 events documented. These events have caused a combined $205K in property damage.
Yes, Wesley (ZIP 72773) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $170K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 4, 2024.
Wesley has 9 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 $1.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 19, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72773 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $16M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.8M in property damage in the Wesley, AR area (ZIP 72773). 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 →