ZIP code 72923, covering Barling, AR, has 106 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 76 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $5.7M. These events have resulted in 19 recorded deaths and 277 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Barling is hailstorms, with 76 recorded events making up 72% 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 $746K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
Barling has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3M in documented property damage. 14 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 18, 2019.
Barling has experienced 8 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 18, 2019.
Barling 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 $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.
Barling has experienced 3 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Aug 16, 2022.
Barling has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $650K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Barling was EF4 Tornado on Apr 19, 1968, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 14 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 5, 2013), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72923 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (7 events), extreme heat events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Barling, AR, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $746K in property damage.
Yes, Barling (ZIP 72923) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Barling has 9 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 $3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 18, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72923 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 19, 1968. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 14 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $5.7M in property damage in the Barling, AR area (ZIP 72923). 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 →