Little Rock, IA (ZIP 51243) has experienced 89 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 17 injuries.
With 62 recorded incidents (70% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2023.
Little Rock has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $9M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 18, 2017.
Little Rock has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $383K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2025.
Little Rock has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $10.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 10, 2019.
Little Rock has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (100%) 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 $23.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Little Rock was Flood on Jun 1, 2019, which caused $18.5M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Apr 9, 2013), causing $10M in damages. Flood on Jun 21, 2024 also caused significant damage ($3.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 51243 has experienced 89 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), tornadoes (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (6 events), and floods (6 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Little Rock, IA, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.1M in property damage.
Yes, Little Rock (ZIP 51243) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $23.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 21, 2024.
Little Rock has 8 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 $9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 18, 2017.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 51243 was Flood, which occurred on Jun 1, 2019. This event caused $18.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $44.2M in property damage in the Little Rock, IA area (ZIP 51243). 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 →