Federal records document 77 natural disaster events in the Uniontown, AR area (ZIP 72955). These include 39 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 9 wildfires. Total documented property damage amounts to $6.7M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 51% of all recorded events (39 total). Of these, 2 (5%) 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 $95K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 10, 2018.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (24%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 27, 2017.
Uniontown has experienced 9 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
Uniontown has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 7, 2024.
Uniontown 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.
Uniontown has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 5, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Uniontown 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 72955 has experienced 77 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (17 events), wildfires (9 events), severe wind events (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Uniontown, AR, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $95K in property damage.
Yes, Uniontown (ZIP 72955) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $60K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 5, 2007.
Uniontown has 17 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 $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 27, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72955 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 $6.7M in property damage in the Uniontown, AR area (ZIP 72955). 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 →