Government agency data shows 31 natural disaster events for ZIP 72945 in Midland, AR. These include 23 hailstorms, 3 extreme heat events, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $1.1M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 9 injuries.
With 23 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 2, 2022.
Midland 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.
Midland 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.
Midland has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 21, 2018.
Midland 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 Midland was Ice Storm on Dec 5, 2013, which caused $600K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 7, 1980), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72945 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), extreme heat events (3 events), blizzards (2 events), tornadoes (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Midland, AR, with 23 events documented. These events have caused a combined $125K in property damage.
Midland has 2 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 $300K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 21, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72945 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 $1.1M in property damage in the Midland, AR area (ZIP 72945). 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 →