Bluffton, AR (ZIP 72827) has a moderate disaster history with 19 recorded events. These include 7 blizzards, 5 hailstorms, and 3 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.7M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 7 recorded incidents (37% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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.
Bluffton has experienced 5 hailstorms on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Bluffton has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $120K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2013.
Bluffton has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
Bluffton has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 24, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Bluffton 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.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72827 has experienced 19 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (7 events), hailstorms (5 events), floods (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 37% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Bluffton, AR, with 7 events documented. These events have caused a combined $13.6M in property damage.
Yes, Bluffton (ZIP 72827) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $120K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2013.
Bluffton has 2 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72827 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 $13.7M in property damage in the Bluffton, AR area (ZIP 72827). 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 →