Natural Dam, AR (ZIP 72948) has experienced 96 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 40 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 24 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. A total of 15 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 40 recorded incidents (42% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 10, 2018.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (21%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 7, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded wildfires in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Sep 26, 2024.
Natural Dam has experienced 4 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $955K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 24, 2023.
Natural Dam has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 10, 2014.
Natural Dam has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 7, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Natural Dam was EF2 Tornado on Oct 16, 1984, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 16, 1984), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72948 has experienced 96 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (40 events), tornadoes (24 events), wildfires (24 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (2 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Natural Dam, AR, with 40 events documented. These events have caused a combined $95K in property damage.
Yes, Natural Dam (ZIP 72948) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $150K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 10, 2014.
Natural Dam has 24 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 $6.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 7, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72948 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Oct 16, 1984. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Natural Dam, AR area (ZIP 72948). 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 →