ZIP code 71654, covering Mc Gehee, AR, has 99 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 43 floods, 36 hailstorms, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.9M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Mc Gehee is floods, with 43 recorded events making up 43% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 14 (33%) 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 $5.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 36 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 36% of all disaster events. 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 23, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% 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 $4.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 30, 2016.
Mc Gehee has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $880K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2019.
Mc Gehee 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 Mc Gehee 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. Flash Flood on Oct 12, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71654 has experienced 99 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include floods (43 events), hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (14 events), severe wind events (5 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is floods, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Floods are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mc Gehee, AR, with 43 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.6M in property damage.
Yes, Mc Gehee (ZIP 71654) has 43 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Mc Gehee has 14 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 $4.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 30, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71654 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 $11.9M in property damage in the Mc Gehee, AR area (ZIP 71654). 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 →