Oark, AR (ZIP 72852) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $30.9M. Across all recorded events, 1 death has been attributed to natural disasters in this area.
With 40 recorded incidents (57% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $36K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 11 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
Oark has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $3.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 10, 2015.
Oark 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.
Oark has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Feb 16, 2023.
Oark has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Oark was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Oct 29, 2009), causing $2M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 5, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72852 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (3 events), wildfires (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Oark, AR, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $36K in property damage.
Yes, Oark (ZIP 72852) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 10, 2015.
Oark 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Feb 16, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72852 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 $30.9M in property damage in the Oark, AR area (ZIP 72852). 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 →