ZIP code 71639, covering Dumas, AR, has 69 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 26 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $58.1M. A total of 37 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 26 recorded incidents (38% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (8%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 29% 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 $47.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (100%) 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 $10M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
Dumas has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $65K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2019.
Dumas has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $185K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
Dumas has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Nov 25, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dumas was EF3 Tornado on Feb 24, 2007, which caused $45M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $3.5M in damages. Flood on Apr 13, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71639 has experienced 69 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (20 events), floods (13 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 38% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dumas, AR, with 26 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Dumas (ZIP 71639) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $10M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 9, 2021.
Dumas has 20 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 $47.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71639 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Feb 24, 2007. This event caused $45M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $58.1M in property damage in the Dumas, AR area (ZIP 71639). 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 →