Ratcliff, AR (ZIP 72951) has experienced 71 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 37 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $19.5M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 37 recorded incidents (52% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $260K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $4.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
Ratcliff has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $13.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2014.
Ratcliff has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 15, 2017.
Ratcliff has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 17, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ratcliff was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $10M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 24, 2011), causing $2M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 5, 2013 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72951 has experienced 71 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (37 events), tornadoes (19 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (6 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 52% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ratcliff, AR, with 37 events documented. These events have caused a combined $260K in property damage.
Yes, Ratcliff (ZIP 72951) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 15, 2017.
Ratcliff has 19 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 $4.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72951 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 $19.5M in property damage in the Ratcliff, AR area (ZIP 72951). 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 →