Federal records document 109 natural disaster events in the Jonesboro, LA area (ZIP 71251). These include 70 hailstorms, 29 tornadoes, and 6 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $4.4M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
With 70 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 29 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.9M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 2, 2023.
Jonesboro has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $200K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 30, 2022.
Jonesboro has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Jonesboro has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 15, 2007.
Jonesboro has experienced 1 hurricane on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to hurricanes in this area. The most recent recorded hurricane occurred on Aug 27, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Jonesboro was EF1 Tornado on May 8, 2019, which caused $1M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jan 2, 2023), causing $850K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71251 has experienced 109 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (70 events), tornadoes (29 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), hurricane (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Jonesboro, LA, with 70 events documented.
Yes, Jonesboro (ZIP 71251) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 15, 2007.
Jonesboro has 29 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 $3.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 2, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71251 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on May 8, 2019. This event caused $1M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $4.4M in property damage in the Jonesboro, LA area (ZIP 71251). 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 →