Government agency data shows 19 natural disaster events for ZIP 72826 in Blue Mountain, AR. These include 6 blizzards, 6 hailstorms, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Blue Mountain is blizzards, with 6 recorded events making up 32% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $13.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2014.
Blue Mountain has experienced 6 hailstorms on record. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2015.
Blue Mountain has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 4 (100%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2011.
Blue Mountain has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 7, 1980.
Blue Mountain has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 13, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Blue Mountain was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 5, 2013), causing $2M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 25, 2012 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72826 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (6 events), hailstorms (6 events), floods (4 events), tornadoes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 32% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Blue Mountain, AR, with 6 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13.2M in property damage.
Yes, Blue Mountain (ZIP 72826) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2011.
Blue Mountain has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 7, 1980.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72826 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 $15.4M in property damage in the Blue Mountain, AR area (ZIP 72826). 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 →