ZIP code 72938, covering Hartford, AR, has 69 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 hailstorms, 9 floods, and 7 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 10 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Hartford is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 62% 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 $230K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Hartford has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $11.1M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 20, 2015.
Hartford has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $902.8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Hartford 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.
Hartford has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2015.
Hartford 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 Hartford was Flash Flood on May 30, 2013, which caused $9.2M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 5, 2013), causing $600K in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 29, 2009 also caused significant damage ($525K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72938 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), floods (9 events), tornadoes (7 events), extreme heat events (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hartford, AR, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $230K in property damage.
Yes, Hartford (ZIP 72938) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $11.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 20, 2015.
Hartford has 7 recorded tornado events 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 $902.8K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72938 was Flash Flood, which occurred on May 30, 2013. This event caused $9.2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13M in property damage in the Hartford, AR area (ZIP 72938). 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 →