With 223 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 72949 in Ozark, AR has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 146 hailstorms, 34 tornadoes, and 21 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $21.5M. These events have resulted in 8 recorded deaths and 57 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (146 total). Of these, 2 (1%) 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 $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 34 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (15%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $13.9M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
There have been 21 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $696K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded floods in this area, representing 8% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (89%) 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 5, 2024.
Ozark 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.
Ozark has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 5, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ozark was EF2 Tornado on May 24, 2011, which caused $5.5M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 24, 2011), causing $2M in damages. Flash Flood on Oct 29, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72949 has experienced 223 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (146 events), tornadoes (34 events), severe wind events (21 events), floods (18 events), blizzards (3 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ozark, AR, with 146 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Ozark (ZIP 72949) has 18 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 5, 2024.
Ozark has 34 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $13.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72949 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 24, 2011. This event caused $5.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $21.5M in property damage in the Ozark, AR area (ZIP 72949). 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 →