ZIP code 72944, covering Mansfield, AR, has 68 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 52 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 extreme heat events. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.9M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mansfield is hailstorms, with 52 recorded events making up 76% 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 $255K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 15, 2025.
Mansfield has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $845K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 14, 2023.
Mansfield 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.
Mansfield 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.
Mansfield has experienced 2 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.
Mansfield has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 31, 2017.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mansfield was Ice Storm on Dec 5, 2013, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Nov 4, 2022), causing $400K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72944 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (52 events), tornadoes (6 events), extreme heat events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 76% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mansfield, AR, with 52 events documented. These events have caused a combined $255K in property damage.
Yes, Mansfield (ZIP 72944) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2013.
Mansfield has 6 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 $845K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 14, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72944 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 $1.9M in property damage in the Mansfield, AR area (ZIP 72944). 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 →