Alma, AR (ZIP 72921) has experienced 146 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 99 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
With 99 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (14%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
Alma has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 8 (80%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Alma has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 7, 2024.
Alma has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $955K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
Alma has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Alma was 4.5" Hail on Mar 5, 1999, which caused $800K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 13, 2018), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72921 has experienced 146 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (99 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (4 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Alma, AR, with 99 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.9M in property damage.
Yes, Alma (ZIP 72921) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Alma has 21 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72921 was 4.5" Hail, which occurred on Mar 5, 1999. This event caused $800K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the Alma, AR area (ZIP 72921). 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 →