With 202 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 72802 in Russellville, AR has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 131 hailstorms, 28 tornadoes, and 22 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $72.2M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 37 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (131 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (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 $26.9M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
There have been 22 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (77%) 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 $13.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
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 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
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 EF3 Tornado (Feb 5, 2008), causing $14.5M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($6.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72802 has experienced 202 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (131 events), tornadoes (28 events), floods (22 events), severe wind events (14 events), blizzards (6 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Russellville, AR, with 131 events documented.
Yes, Russellville (ZIP 72802) has 22 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2019.
Russellville has 28 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 $26.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72802 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 $72.2M in property damage in the Russellville, AR area (ZIP 72802). 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 →