Montrose, AR (ZIP 71658) has experienced 61 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 22 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.2M.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 36% of all recorded events (22 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $487K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (73%) 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 $2.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 17, 2021.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 2, 2023.
Montrose has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $363K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Montrose 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 $600K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 1, 2010.
Montrose has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 28, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Montrose was EF2 Tornado on May 2, 2008, which caused $1.7M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 22, 1998), causing $900K in damages. Cold/Wind Chill on Jan 1, 2010 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71658 has experienced 61 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (22 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (10 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 36% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Montrose, AR, with 22 events documented. These events have caused a combined $487K in property damage.
Yes, Montrose (ZIP 71658) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $363K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Montrose has 12 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 2, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71658 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 2, 2008. This event caused $1.7M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.2M in property damage in the Montrose, AR area (ZIP 71658). 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 →