Federal records document 135 natural disaster events in the Dermott, AR area (ZIP 71638). These include 55 hailstorms, 49 floods, and 23 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $16.5M. A total of 9 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Dermott is hailstorms, with 55 recorded events making up 41% of the area's disaster history. 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
There have been 49 recorded floods in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (37%) 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 $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% 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 $8.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 2, 2023.
Dermott has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $980K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Dermott has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dermott was EF1 Tornado on Mar 13, 2016, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 5, 2011), causing $2.2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 2, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.7M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71638 has experienced 135 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), floods (49 events), tornadoes (23 events), severe wind events (6 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 41% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dermott, AR, with 55 events documented. These events have caused a combined $1.3M in property damage.
Yes, Dermott (ZIP 71638) has 49 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Dermott has 23 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 $8.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 2, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71638 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 13, 2016. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $16.5M in property damage in the Dermott, AR area (ZIP 71638). 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 →