ZIP code 72845, covering Knoxville, AR, has 58 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 32 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $31.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 20 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Knoxville is hailstorms, with 32 recorded events making up 55% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 11, 2022.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 1, 2017.
Knoxville 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.
Knoxville has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
Knoxville has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 1, 2019.
Knoxville 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 Knoxville was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 15, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. Flash Flood on Mar 18, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72845 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (32 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (3 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 55% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Knoxville, AR, with 32 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2K in property damage.
Yes, Knoxville (ZIP 72845) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
Knoxville has 11 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 $2.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 1, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72845 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 $31.8M in property damage in the Knoxville, AR area (ZIP 72845). 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 →