North Cedar, AR (ZIP 71601) has experienced 125 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 76 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 61% of all recorded events (76 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (78%) 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 $13.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2019.
North Cedar has experienced 10 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2019.
North Cedar has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $440K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
North Cedar has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $545K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
North Cedar has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for heat-related events here is 4/5 (severe). 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 30, 2002.
The most significant disaster event on record for North Cedar was Flood on May 28, 2015, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 14, 1983), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jan 21, 1999 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71601 has experienced 125 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), floods (23 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in North Cedar, AR, with 76 events documented.
Yes, North Cedar (ZIP 71601) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2019.
North Cedar has 10 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 $6.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71601 was Flood, which occurred on May 28, 2015. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.4M in property damage in the North Cedar, AR area (ZIP 71601). 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 →