ZIP code 72821, covering Altus, AR, has 119 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 69 hailstorms, 22 tornadoes, and 15 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.8M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 43 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Altus is hailstorms, with 69 recorded events making up 58% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 22 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. 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 $10.7M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
There have been 15 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $91K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 17, 2022.
Altus has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 9 (90%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 5, 2024.
Altus has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $880K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Altus was EF2 Tornado on May 24, 2011, which caused $5.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 24, 2011), causing $2M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Nov 23, 2001 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72821 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (69 events), tornadoes (22 events), severe wind events (15 events), floods (10 events), and blizzards (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Altus, AR, with 69 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Altus (ZIP 72821) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 5, 2024.
Altus has 22 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 $10.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72821 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 24, 2011. This event caused $5.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.8M in property damage in the Altus, AR area (ZIP 72821). 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 →