ZIP code 72941, covering Central City, AR, has 84 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 55 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $3.8M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
The dominant hazard type for Central City is hailstorms, with 55 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) 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 $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 19, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 11, 2022.
Central City has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (100%) 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 $825K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 23, 2025.
Central City has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $210K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 23, 2014.
Central City 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.
Central City 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 Central City was Ice Storm on Dec 5, 2013, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Aug 24, 2019), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72941 has experienced 84 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (13 events), floods (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Central City, AR, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1M in property damage.
Yes, Central City (ZIP 72941) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $825K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 23, 2025.
Central City has 13 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 11, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72941 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 5, 2013. This event caused $600K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $3.8M in property damage in the Central City, AR area (ZIP 72941). 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 →