Government agency data shows 47 natural disaster events for ZIP 72950 in Parks, AR. These include 22 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Parks is hailstorms, with 22 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Parks has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 6 (60%) 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 $1.9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 2, 2023.
Parks has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (71%) 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 $13.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2014.
Parks has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 16, 2025.
Parks has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 22, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Parks was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 5, 2013), causing $3M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72950 has experienced 47 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), floods (10 events), blizzards (7 events), wildfires (6 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Parks, AR, with 22 events documented.
Yes, Parks (ZIP 72950) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 2, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72950 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $10M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.5M in property damage in the Parks, AR area (ZIP 72950). 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 →