Gould, AR (ZIP 71643) has experienced 59 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 25 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 13 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.9M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 42% of all recorded events (25 total). 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 $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $825.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 5, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (92%) 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 $12.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 28, 2019.
Gould 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.
Gould has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gould was Flood on May 1, 2011, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $1.8M 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 71643 has experienced 59 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (14 events), floods (13 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 42% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gould, AR, with 25 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Gould (ZIP 71643) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $12.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 28, 2019.
Gould has 14 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $825.3K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71643 was Flood, which occurred on May 1, 2011. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.9M in property damage in the Gould, AR area (ZIP 71643). 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 →