ZIP code 72842, covering Waveland, AR, has 53 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 23 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.3M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 4 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Waveland is hailstorms, with 23 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 19, 2015.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (54%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 8, 2014.
Waveland 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.
Waveland has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $755.2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 10, 2020.
Waveland has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $220K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Waveland has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 13, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waveland 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. Flood on Mar 19, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72842 has experienced 53 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (7 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waveland, AR, with 23 events documented.
Yes, Waveland (ZIP 72842) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.7M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 8, 2014.
Waveland has 5 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 $755.2K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 10, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72842 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 $18.3M in property damage in the Waveland, AR area (ZIP 72842). 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 →