With 276 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 71653 in Lake Village, AR has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 107 hailstorms, 103 floods, and 38 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $80.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 30 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lake Village is hailstorms, with 107 recorded events making up 39% 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
Floods account for 37% of the disaster record here, with 103 events documented. Of these, 38 (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 $54.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 38 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (5%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $18.3M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 5% of all disaster events. Of these, 12 (80%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 4% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Lake Village has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $300K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Village was Flash Flood on Sep 3, 2008, which caused $30M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 3, 2008), causing $16M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Nov 24, 2001 also caused significant damage ($3.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71653 has experienced 276 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (107 events), floods (103 events), tornadoes (38 events), blizzards (15 events), severe wind events (12 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 39% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Village, AR, with 107 events documented. These events have caused a combined $3.6M in property damage.
Yes, Lake Village (ZIP 71653) has 103 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $54.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Lake Village has 38 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $18.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71653 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Sep 3, 2008. This event caused $30M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $80.3M in property damage in the Lake Village, AR area (ZIP 71653). 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 →