West Fork, AR (ZIP 72774) has experienced 103 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 60 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $52.9M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 786 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for West Fork is hailstorms, with 60 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 18, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (19%) 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 $6.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2025.
West Fork has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 4 (44%) 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 $525K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 5, 2022.
West Fork has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $46.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
West Fork has experienced 5 extreme heat events on record. Of these, 2 (40%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Sep 5, 2015.
West Fork has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 20, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for West Fork was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $45M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Oct 16, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 19, 2025 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72774 has experienced 103 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme heat events (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), and wildfires (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in West Fork, AR, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $245K in property damage.
Yes, West Fork (ZIP 72774) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $525K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 5, 2022.
West Fork has 16 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 $6.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72774 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $45M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $52.9M in property damage in the West Fork, AR area (ZIP 72774). 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 →