Federal records document 152 natural disaster events in the Rudy, AR area (ZIP 72952). These include 94 hailstorms, 24 tornadoes, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $178.6M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 91 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 62% of all recorded events (94 total). Of these, 3 (3%) 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 Sep 21, 2025.
There have been 24 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% 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 $175.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 6, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $42K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2024.
Rudy has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 $380K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 9, 2019.
Rudy has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Rudy 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rudy was EF3 Tornado on Apr 21, 1996, which caused $150M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (May 3, 2021), causing $15M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 30, 2018 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72952 has experienced 152 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (94 events), tornadoes (24 events), severe wind events (14 events), floods (10 events), wildfires (6 events), and blizzards (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rudy, AR, with 94 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.5M in property damage.
Yes, Rudy (ZIP 72952) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $380K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 9, 2019.
Rudy 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 $175.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 6, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72952 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 21, 1996. This event caused $150M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $178.6M in property damage in the Rudy, AR area (ZIP 72952). 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 →