Lamar, AR (ZIP 72846) has experienced 82 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $35.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 123 injuries.
With 46 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 25, 2023.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (18%) 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 $8M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 6, 2022.
Lamar has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $270K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 2, 2022.
Lamar 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.
Lamar has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $387K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
Lamar 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 Lamar 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. EF2 Tornado on Nov 18, 1985 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72846 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (5 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lamar, AR, with 46 events documented.
Yes, Lamar (ZIP 72846) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $387K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
Lamar has 17 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 $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72846 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 $35.2M in property damage in the Lamar, AR area (ZIP 72846). 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 →