Boles, AR (ZIP 72926) has a moderate disaster history with 50 recorded events. These include 26 hailstorms, 12 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 5 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Boles is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 52% 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (50%) 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 $2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 2, 2023.
Boles has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $13.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2014.
Boles has experienced 4 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 16, 2025.
Boles has experienced 1 tornado on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 17, 1952.
The most significant disaster event on record for Boles was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 5, 2013), causing $3M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72926 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), floods (12 events), blizzards (7 events), wildfires (4 events), and tornado (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Boles, AR, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Boles (ZIP 72926) has 12 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 2, 2023.
Boles has 1 recorded tornado event in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $25K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 17, 1952.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72926 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 $15.6M in property damage in the Boles, AR area (ZIP 72926). 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 →