Russellville, AR (ZIP 72801) has experienced 103 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 69 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $33.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 20 injuries.
With 69 recorded incidents (67% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (85%) 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Russellville has experienced 10 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 $777.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2014.
Russellville has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (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 $27.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2014.
Russellville has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Russellville was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 25, 2012), causing $2M in damages. Flood on May 24, 2019 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72801 has experienced 103 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (6 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Russellville, AR, with 69 events documented.
Yes, Russellville (ZIP 72801) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Russellville has 10 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 $777.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72801 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $33.4M in property damage in the Russellville, AR area (ZIP 72801). 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 →