Harvey, AR (ZIP 72841) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 7 blizzards, and 4 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.7M. Across all recorded events, 2 deaths have been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (13 total). 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.
Harvey has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2014.
Harvey has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 23, 2023.
Harvey 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.
Harvey has experienced 1 tornado on record. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
Harvey has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Harvey was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 5, 2013), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72841 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (7 events), wildfires (4 events), floods (3 events), tornado (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Harvey, AR, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Harvey (ZIP 72841) 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.
Harvey has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72841 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 Harvey, AR area (ZIP 72841). 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 →