Paris, AR (ZIP 72855) has experienced 144 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 81 hailstorms, 27 tornadoes, and 18 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $24.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 81 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $285K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 27 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (15%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (72%) 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 $4.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 15, 2017.
Paris has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $760K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2023.
Paris has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $13.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2014.
Paris has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 13, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Paris was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 24, 2011), causing $2M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 5, 2013 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72855 has experienced 144 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (81 events), tornadoes (27 events), floods (18 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (6 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Paris, AR, with 81 events documented. These events have caused a combined $285K in property damage.
Yes, Paris (ZIP 72855) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 15, 2017.
Paris has 27 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72855 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 $24.7M in property damage in the Paris, AR area (ZIP 72855). 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 →