Booneville, AR (ZIP 72927) has experienced 106 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 61 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 14 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $34.8M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
With 61 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% 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 $2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
There have been 14 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (57%) 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 $17.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 18, 2021.
Booneville 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.
Booneville has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2020.
Booneville has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 13, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Booneville was Flash Flood on Mar 18, 2008, which caused $15M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $10M 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 72927 has experienced 106 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (61 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (14 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (6 events), and wildfires (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Booneville, AR, with 61 events documented. These events have caused a combined $95K in property damage.
Yes, Booneville (ZIP 72927) has 14 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 18, 2021.
Booneville has 16 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 $2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72927 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Mar 18, 2008. This event caused $15M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $34.8M in property damage in the Booneville, AR area (ZIP 72927). 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 →