ZIP code 72824, covering Belleville, AR, has 76 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 31 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.3M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Belleville is hailstorms, with 31 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (38%) 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 $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2014.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
Belleville has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (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 $13.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 15, 2015.
Belleville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $295K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Belleville has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Belleville was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 25, 2012), causing $3M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 26, 1976 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72824 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (4 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Belleville, AR, with 31 events documented.
Yes, Belleville (ZIP 72824) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2014.
Belleville has 11 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72824 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19.3M in property damage in the Belleville, AR area (ZIP 72824). 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 →