ZIP code 72830, covering Clarksville, AR, has 145 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 90 hailstorms, 28 tornadoes, and 12 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.9M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 136 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Clarksville is hailstorms, with 90 recorded events making up 62% of the area's disaster history. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (14%) 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 $26.8M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 11, 2022.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $316K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 2, 2022.
Clarksville has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 3 (43%) 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 $272K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
Clarksville 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 $26.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2014.
Clarksville has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 8, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Clarksville was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 24, 2011), causing $13M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 24, 2011 also caused significant damage ($5.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72830 has experienced 145 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (90 events), tornadoes (28 events), severe wind events (12 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Clarksville, AR, with 90 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Clarksville (ZIP 72830) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $272K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
Clarksville 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 $26.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 11, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72830 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 $53.9M in property damage in the Clarksville, AR area (ZIP 72830). 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 →