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72648 Zip Code Natural Disasters and Weather Extremes
Hot Rankings
The chance of earthquake damage in 72648 Zip Code is lower than Arkansas average and is much lower than the national average. The risk of tornado damage in 72648 Zip Code is much lower than Arkansas average and is lower than the national average.
Earthquake Index, #481
| 72648 Zip Code | 0.11 |
| Arkansas | 0.57 |
| U.S. | 1.81 |
The earthquake index value is calculated based on historical earthquake events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the earthquake level in a region. A higher earthquake index value means a higher chance of an earthquake.
Volcano Index, #1
| 72648 Zip Code | 0.0000 |
| Arkansas | 0.0000 |
| U.S. | 0.0023 |
The volcano index value is calculated based on the currently known volcanoes using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the possibility of a region being affected by a possible volcano eruption. A higher volcano index value means a higher chance of being affected.
Tornado Index, #701
| 72648 Zip Code | 125.54 |
| Arkansas | 272.21 |
| U.S. | 136.45 |
The tornado index value is calculated based on historical tornado events data using USA.com algorithms. It is an indicator of the tornado level in a region. A higher tornado index value means a higher chance of tornado events.
Other Weather Extremes Events
A total of 2,993 other weather extremes events within 50 miles of 72648 Zip Code were recorded from 1950 to 2010. The following is a break down of these events:
| Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count | Type | Count |
| Avalanche: | 0 | Blizzard: | 0 | Cold: | 1 | Dense Fog: | 0 | Drought: | 0 |
| Dust Storm: | 0 | Flood: | 311 | Hail: | 1,249 | Heat: | 1 | Heavy Snow: | 0 |
| High Surf: | 0 | Hurricane: | 0 | Ice Storm: | 0 | Landslide: | 0 | Strong Wind: | 0 |
| Thunderstorm Winds: | 1,374 | Tropical Storm: | 0 | Wildfire: | 3 | Winter Storm: | 0 | Winter Weather: | 0 |
| Other: | 54 | ||||||||
Volcanos Nearby
No volcano is found in or near 72648 Zip Code.
Historical Earthquake Events
A total of 1 historical earthquake event that had a recorded magnitude of 3.5 or above found in or near 72648 Zip Code.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Depth (km) | Latitude | Longitude |
| 18.6 | 1985-09-06 | 3.8 | 10 | 35.81 | -93.12 |
Historical Tornado Events
A total of 60 historical tornado events that had recorded magnitude of 2 or above found in or near 72648 Zip Code.
| Distance (miles) | Date | Magnitude | Start Lat/Log | End Lat/Log | Length | Width | Fatalities | Injuries | Property Damage | Crop Damage | Affected County |
| 8.6 | 1973-04-20 | 3 | 36°09'N / 93°09'W | 36°15'N / 93°05'W | 7.80 Miles | 500 Yards | 1 | 19 | 2.5M | 0 | Boone |
| 10.2 | 1991-03-21 | 2 | 36°08'N / 93°01'W | 36°10'N / 92°58'W | 4.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 12 | 2.5M | 0 | Boone |
| 11.8 | 1982-12-02 | 2 | 35°50'N / 93°06'W | 36°06'N / 92°53'W | 19.00 Miles | 220 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Clark |
| 11.9 | 1962-03-20 | 2 | 36°01'N / 93°21'W | 0.50 Mile | 300 Yards | 0 | 2 | 25K | 0 | Newton | |
| 16.7 | 1982-12-02 | 2 | 36°06'N / 92°53'W | 36°09'N / 92°50'W | 5.00 Miles | 220 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Dallas |
| 18.3 | 1983-03-26 | 2 | 36°11'N / 92°51'W | 2.00 Miles | 293 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Marion | |
| 18.5 | 1982-04-02 | 3 | 36°19'N / 93°00'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 5 | 2.5M | 0 | Boone | |
| 19.9 | 1961-05-08 | 2 | 36°02'N / 92°48'W | 1.50 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Searcy | |
| 20.1 | 2001-11-23 | 2 | 35°48'N / 93°21'W | 35°50'N / 93°16'W | 18.50 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Newton |
| Brief Description: A strong tornado touched down in Newton County, tracking from 3.2 miles south-southwest of Swain to 4.5 miles east-southeast of Jasper. The thunderstorm that produced this tornado was the same storm that dropped a tornado over Johnson and southern Newton Counties a little earlier that evening. Significant damage occurred to an Inn and restaurant on Highway 7 in the Gum Springs community, or about 5 miles south-southeast of Jasper. The restaurant on the upper floor of the structure was destroyed. The roof was blown to the northwest, ending up across the highway from the building. The rear wall of the building went in the opposite direction, landing on a slope below the building. The tornado also damaged several houses and destroyed a number of outbuildings. Hundreds of trees were also blown down the entire path of the tornado. | |||||||||||
| 21.0 | 1961-05-07 | 2 | 36°04'N / 92°52'W | 36°07'N / 92°41'W | 10.80 Miles | 333 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Searcy |
| 21.1 | 1961-03-12 | 2 | 36°16'N / 93°14'W | 36°30'N / 93°03'W | 19.00 Miles | 333 Yards | 0 | 4 | 250K | 0 | Boone |
| 22.1 | 1982-12-02 | 2 | 36°09'N / 92°50'W | 36°18'N / 92°46'W | 10.00 Miles | 220 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Hot Spring |
| 25.4 | 1961-05-07 | 3 | 36°07'N / 92°47'W | 36°18'N / 92°40'W | 14.20 Miles | 1760 Yards | 3 | 9 | 2.5M | 0 | Marion |
| 26.9 | 1955-04-04 | 2 | 36°20'N / 93°36'W | 36°21'N / 93°25'W | 10.20 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Carroll |
| 27.8 | 2001-11-23 | 2 | 35°43'N / 93°25'W | 35°45'N / 93°24'W | 1.80 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Newton |
| Brief Description: The F2 tornado over Johnson County crossed into Newton County about 4.5 miles southeast of Fallsville. The tornado continued to track to the northeast for 1.8 miles, before lifting 4.5 miles east-southeast of Fallsville. Since the tornado tracked across a national forest, damage along the path of the tornado consisted of numerous downed trees. | |||||||||||
| 29.0 | 1973-05-26 | 2 | 36°20'N / 93°34'W | 2.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Carroll | |
| 29.6 | 1961-03-12 | 2 | 35°45'N / 92°51'W | 35°55'N / 92°35'W | 18.80 Miles | 833 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Searcy |
| 30.8 | 1996-04-22 | 2 | 36°13'N / 92°44'W | 36°19'N / 92°34'W | 12.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 6 | 1.0M | 0 | Marion |
| Brief Description: The tornado touched down 3 1/2 miles southwest of Yellville. It moved north-northeastward, passing just to the north of the town of Summit. The tornado then began moving in more of a northeasterly direction, passing just to the north of Flippin and then lifted 4 miles north-northeast of Flippin. A number of homes and some businesses sustained damage along the tornado's path. Several trailers were either damaged or destroyed. 6 people sustained minor injuries. A number of trees and power lines were also blown down. Initial estimates place the amount of damage at $1,000,000. | |||||||||||
| 31.0 | 1974-06-06 | 3 | 35°40'N / 93°32'W | 35°43'N / 93°20'W | 11.70 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Johnson |
| 32.8 | 1973-05-07 | 2 | 35°54'N / 92°38'W | 35°54'N / 92°35'W | 2.70 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Searcy |
| 32.8 | 1996-04-21 | 3 | 35°46'N / 93°46'W | 35°56'N / 93°34'W | 15.00 Miles | 1050 Yards | 2 | 6 | 1.0M | 0 | Madison |
| Brief Description: M37MH, M10MH | |||||||||||
| 33.2 | 1958-04-03 | 2 | 35°54'N / 92°36'W | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Searcy | |||
| 34.1 | 1985-11-18 | 3 | 36°11'N / 92°40'W | 36°18'N / 92°29'W | 13.00 Miles | 440 Yards | 3 | 13 | 25.0M | 0 | Marion |
| 34.3 | 1971-05-23 | 2 | 35°42'N / 93°41'W | 35°42'N / 93°25'W | 14.90 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Johnson |
| 34.9 | 1971-12-14 | 3 | 36°15'N / 92°36'W | 36°18'N / 92°33'W | 4.50 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 8 | 250K | 0 | Marion |
| 35.2 | 1973-03-13 | 2 | 36°34'N / 93°20'W | 2.50 Miles | 300 Yards | 0 | 4 | 25K | 0 | Stone | |
| 36.2 | 1985-11-18 | 2 | 35°28'N / 93°28'W | 35°41'N / 93°12'W | 18.00 Miles | 30 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Johnson |
| 36.4 | 1960-05-05 | 2 | 36°07'N / 93°55'W | 36°09'N / 93°41'W | 13.20 Miles | 167 Yards | 0 | 1 | 25K | 0 | Madison |
| 36.4 | 1983-05-14 | 2 | 35°38'N / 93°30'W | 0.50 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 37.3 | 1962-03-20 | 2 | 36°09'N / 93°53'W | 36°07'N / 93°45'W | 7.80 Miles | 417 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Madison |
| 37.3 | 1988-11-15 | 2 | 35°26'N / 93°25'W | 35°40'N / 93°10'W | 16.00 Miles | 150 Yards | 0 | 9 | 2.5M | 0 | Johnson |
| 38.0 | 1960-05-18 | 2 | 35°32'N / 93°20'W | 35°33'N / 93°16'W | 3.80 Miles | 1760 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Johnson |
| 39.1 | 2001-11-23 | 2 | 35°31'N / 93°43'W | 35°45'N / 93°27'W | 22.70 Miles | 500 Yards | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Johnson |
| Brief Description: An F2 tornado that developed over Franklin County, moved into Johnson County about 3 miles west-southwest of Hunt, on Highway 352. The tornado moved northeastward, passing just northwest of Hunt. The tornado continued on across a portion of Horsehead Lake, tracked several miles east of Catalpa and then crossed into Newton County about one mile west of Salus. The tornado killed a woman in a mobile home on County Road 272, about 1.5 miles northwest of Hunt. Two other people inside the mobile home sustained minor injuries. Two additional injuries occurred on County Road 29, about 1.5 miles north of Hunt, when two people were inside a chicken house when it was destroyed. Six chicken houses were destroyed at this location. Three of the chicken houses contained about 120 thousand chickens, many of which were killed. Other damage in Johnson County included more than a dozen barns destroyed, several mobile homes destroyed, several homes with major damage and a number of homes with lesser damage. A number of vehicles were destroyed and many others were damaged. Many outbuildings were destroyed and thousands of trees were blown down. | |||||||||||
| 39.9 | 1966-04-20 | 2 | 36°24'N / 93°45'W | 36°26'N / 93°43'W | 2.70 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 3K | 0 | Carroll |
| 40.1 | 2008-02-05 | 2 | 36°16'N / 92°31'W | 36°19'N / 92°27'W | 5.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 1 | 35 | 15.8M | 0K | Baxter |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The tornado moved from Marion County, north-northeast of Rea Valley, into Baxter County, just east-southeast of Cotter. A survey by the Red Cross indicated 21 houses were destroyed, 23 suffered major damage, 35 had minor damage, and 147 others were affected. In addition, 9 mobile homes were destroyed, 12 suffered major damage, 10 had minor damage, and 10 others were affected. One fatality occurred in a mobile home park. Most of the residential structures were in the area around Gassville. A number of businesses in Gassville, along U.S. Highway 62/412, were damaged. Numerous trees, power lines, and power poles were blown down. The tornado dissipated before reaching Mountain Home. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Early on the 5th, a strong storm system approached from the Plains. Ahead of the system, breezy southerly winds provided well above normal temperatures and abundant moisture. Warmth and moisture destabilized the atmosphere and fueled developing thunderstorms. A cold front moved across the state causing numerous severe storms and several tornadoes. One of the tornadoes tracked from Yell County to Sharp County, staying on the ground for 121.84 miles. This track length set a record for the longest tornado path ever recorded in Arkansas. The continuous track was confirmed by two National Weather Service meteorologists who flew the track with the Civil Air Patrol. The final track was based on ground surveys, the Civil Air Patrol flight, and an aerial mapping flight performed for the Arkansas Forestry Commission. | |||||||||||
| 40.4 | 1955-11-15 | 2 | 36°03'N / 94°00'W | 36°08'N / 93°45'W | 15.00 Miles | 220 Yards | 0 | 1 | 3K | 0 | Washington |
| 41.0 | 1961-03-12 | 2 | 36°37'N / 93°23'W | 36°43'N / 93°07'W | 16.30 Miles | 50 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Stone |
| 42.5 | 1973-05-26 | 2 | 36°25'N / 93°50'W | 36°26'N / 93°44'W | 5.60 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Benton |
| 43.4 | 1961-05-05 | 2 | 35°27'N / 93°08'W | 1.00 Mile | 50 Yards | 1 | 4 | 25K | 0 | Pope | |
| 43.7 | 1955-11-02 | 2 | 35°39'N / 92°50'W | 35°40'N / 92°18'W | 29.90 Miles | 67 Yards | 0 | 5 | 25K | 0 | Van Buren |
| 43.8 | 1961-03-12 | 2 | 35°28'N / 93°48'W | 35°38'N / 93°22'W | 26.90 Miles | 17 Yards | 1 | 14 | 250K | 0 | Johnson |
| 43.8 | 1957-01-22 | 2 | 35°33'N / 93°40'W | 35°34'N / 93°32'W | 7.40 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0K | 0 | Johnson |
| 44.0 | 1982-12-23 | 3 | 35°32'N / 92°39'W | 35°43'N / 92°33'W | 14.00 Miles | 500 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Saline |
| 44.5 | 1960-04-14 | 3 | 35°28'N / 93°24'W | 2.00 Miles | 100 Yards | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 44.5 | 1982-12-02 | 3 | 35°38'N / 92°35'W | 35°47'N / 92°25'W | 12.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Van Buren |
| 45.1 | 1954-02-15 | 3 | 35°29'N / 93°29'W | 1.00 Mile | 100 Yards | 0 | 24 | 250K | 0 | Johnson | |
| 45.6 | 1961-03-12 | 2 | 36°29'N / 93°48'W | 1.00 Mile | 300 Yards | 0 | 14 | 25K | 0 | Carroll | |
| 45.9 | 1961-05-07 | 3 | 36°12'N / 92°30'W | 36°30'N / 92°18'W | 23.50 Miles | 333 Yards | 0 | 1 | 2.5M | 0 | Marion |
| 46.0 | 1980-04-07 | 3 | 35°27'N / 93°30'W | 35°29'N / 93°27'W | 3.60 Miles | 1707 Yards | 0 | 76 | 2.5M | 0 | Johnson |
| 46.3 | 1971-12-14 | 3 | 36°18'N / 92°33'W | 36°22'N / 92°13'W | 19.10 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 2 | 250K | 0 | Baxter |
| 48.4 | 2010-04-30 | 3 | 35°27'N / 92°43'W | 35°37'N / 92°30'W | 16.00 Miles | 700 Yards | 1 | 15 | 4.0M | 0K | Van Buren |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: This tornado exited Conway County north of Cleveland and entered Van Buren County south-southeast of Liberty Springs. The tornado, rated EF3 in Van Buren County, caused extensive damage to the town of Scotland, especially in areas along Lo Gap Road. A 67 year-old woman was killed when she was thrown from her home. Approximately 15 others were injured. A damage assessment by the Arkansas Department of Emergency Management indicated 13 homes (including houses and mobile homes) destroyed, 3 homes with major damage, 7 homes with minor damage, and 11 homes affected. In addition, Scotland's community center was destroyed, and barns, outbuildings, and a gas well were damaged. Thousands of trees and numerous power lines were blown down. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Moisture from the Gulf of Mexico surged into Arkansas at the end of April, so conditions in the state became warm and humid. On the 30th, a strong area of low pressure aloft approached from the west, resulting in the development of thunderstorms. Wind shear, a change in wind direction and speed with height, was present. This created a favorable environment for the formation of tornadoes. | |||||||||||
| 48.6 | 1999-03-05 | 2 | 35°27'N / 93°36'W | 35°27'N / 93°29'W | 7.00 Miles | 200 Yards | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Johnson |
| Brief Description: A strong tornado was spawned in southern Johnson County. Toward the town of Hartman, the tornado heavily damaged or destroyed a couple of barns. Farther northeast toward Clarksville, every piece of tin was removed from a chicken house. Chickens were thrown from the house and from nearby houses. Up to 10,000 chickens were lost in the storm. Numerous trees were also downed. The tornado tracked about 7 miles before dissipating just southwest of Clarksville | |||||||||||
| 48.7 | 1985-11-18 | 3 | 36°18'N / 92°29'W | 36°27'N / 92°14'W | 21.00 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 3 | 25.0M | 0 | Baxter |
| 48.7 | 1954-04-30 | 3 | 36°02'N / 94°03'W | 36°06'N / 94°00'W | 5.40 Miles | 33 Yards | 0 | 0 | 250K | 0 | Washington |
| 48.8 | 1982-12-02 | 3 | 35°47'N / 92°25'W | 35°53'N / 92°15'W | 11.00 Miles | 400 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Stone |
| 49.2 | 1970-06-11 | 3 | 36°12'N / 94°06'W | 36°21'N / 93°54'W | 15.20 Miles | 250 Yards | 0 | 0 | 2.5M | 0 | Benton |
| 49.4 | 1997-03-01 | 2 | 35°23'N / 92°51'W | 35°28'N / 92°44'W | 8.00 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 1 | 500K | 0 | Conway |
| Brief Description: The Pope County tornado moved into Conway County about 2 miles west-southwest of Jerusalem at 338 pm CST and traveled northeastward. The tornado affected the northern and western parts of Jerusalem. West of town, a hog farm and tin shed were destroyed and a number of trees were blown down. As the tornado moved north of Jerusalem, a trailer was overturned and destroyed. One person in the trailer was injured. Thereafter, numerous trees were downed as the tornado moved through the Ozark National Forest. Damage along the tornado path was consistent with an F2 rating. | |||||||||||
| 49.6 | 2008-01-08 | 2 | 35°24'N / 92°51'W | 35°27'N / 92°43'W | 8.00 Miles | 440 Yards | 0 | 1 | 1.8M | 0K | Conway |
| Brief Description: EVENT NARRATIVE: The tornado from Pope County moved into northwestern Conway County. According to the Conway County Office of Emergency Management, three homes were destroyed, and 12 others suffered damage ranging from light to heavy. One woman was injured in a mobile home. Ten other structures, such as chicken houses and barns, were destroyed; 13 such structures were damaged. A church, which had stood for more than 100 years, was destroyed and an adjacent cemetery was damaged. Three natural gas well sites were damaged but there was no release of gas. The tornado moved into the Ozark National Forest, where hundreds of trees were blown down. Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe declared Conway County a state disaster area. The tornado continued into Van Buren County. EPISODE NARRATIVE: Severe thunderstorms affected a large part of Arkansas on the 8th. There were a number of reports of wind damage and an isolated tornado. | |||||||||||
| 49.7 | 1965-03-16 | 2 | 35°27'N / 93°35'W | 0 | 0 | 25K | 0 | Johnson | |||
| 49.8 | 1953-03-14 | 3 | 35°19'N / 93°15'W | 35°24'N / 93°07'W | 9.50 Miles | 880 Yards | 0 | 7 | 3K | 0 | Pope |
* The information on this page is based on the global volcano database, the U.S. earthquake database of 1638-1985, and the U.S. Tornado and Weather Extremes database of 1950-2010.