Banks, AR (ZIP 71631) has experienced 55 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 31 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 1 injury.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 56% of all recorded events (31 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Nov 29, 2022.
Banks 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Banks has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 6 (67%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 9, 2016.
Banks has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 15, 2010.
Banks has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2019.
Banks has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Banks was EF3 Tornado on Apr 8, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 2, 2008), causing $1.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 14, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71631 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (31 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (9 events), extreme heat events (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Banks, AR, with 31 events documented.
Yes, Banks (ZIP 71631) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 9, 2016.
Banks 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 27, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71631 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 8, 1979. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.3M in property damage in the Banks, AR area (ZIP 71631). 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 →