ZIP code 72947, covering Mulberry, AR, has 96 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 71 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.9M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Mulberry is hailstorms, with 71 recorded events making up 74% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $470K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2025.
Mulberry has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
Mulberry has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 11, 2023.
Mulberry has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2019.
Mulberry has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $880K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
Mulberry has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mulberry was Ice Storm on Dec 5, 2013, which caused $810K in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 21, 1996), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72947 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and wildfires (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mulberry, AR, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $470K in property damage.
Yes, Mulberry (ZIP 72947) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $200K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2019.
Mulberry has 9 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 $1.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72947 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 5, 2013. This event caused $810K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.9M in property damage in the Mulberry, AR area (ZIP 72947). 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 →