Federal records document 126 natural disaster events in the Dollarway, AR area (ZIP 71602). These include 80 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 11 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $25M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 26 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Dollarway is hailstorms, with 80 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (76%) 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 $18.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 26, 2019.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 9% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $585K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Dec 10, 2021.
Dollarway has experienced 9 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 $5.4M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 8, 2019.
Dollarway 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.
Dollarway 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 Dollarway was Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $8.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 28, 2015), causing $5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 14, 1983 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71602 has experienced 126 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (80 events), floods (17 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (9 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme heat events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dollarway, AR, with 80 events documented.
Yes, Dollarway (ZIP 71602) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $18.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 26, 2019.
Dollarway has 9 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 $5.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 8, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71602 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2011. This event caused $8.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $25M in property damage in the Dollarway, AR area (ZIP 71602). 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 →