Hector, AR (ZIP 72843) has experienced 75 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 32 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
With 32 recorded incidents (43% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 Apr 3, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (92%) 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 $10.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2013.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.3M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
Hector has experienced 7 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 26, 2024.
Hector 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 $27.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2014.
Hector has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $80K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hector was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $6.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jan 8, 2008 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72843 has experienced 75 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (12 events), wildfires (7 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hector, AR, with 32 events documented.
Yes, Hector (ZIP 72843) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2013.
Hector has 12 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 $6.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 25, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72843 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 $44.8M in property damage in the Hector, AR area (ZIP 72843). 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 →