Report: Natural disasters on the rise in Arkansas

ARKANSAS (KNWA/KFTA) — The natural state saw a 135% increase in natural disasters over the past 40 yeas.

A study by QuoteWizard, found there were 77 natural disasters from 1981-2021. The disasters could more than $10 billion in damage. Research analyst with QuoteWizard said the entire country is seeing more severe weather.

“What we have really seen is just an increase in these natural disasters that have just been, quite frankly, shocking,” VinZant said.

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