Federal records document 115 natural disaster events in the Rison, AR area (ZIP 71665). These include 54 hailstorms, 37 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $11.9M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Rison is hailstorms, with 54 recorded events making up 47% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 3 (6%) 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 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 3, 2025.
There have been 37 recorded floods in this area, representing 32% of all disaster events. Of these, 28 (76%) 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 $7.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 9, 2016.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Rison has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Rison has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 1, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rison was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 6, 2009, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $1.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 14, 2008 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71665 has experienced 115 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), floods (37 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (5 events), and severe wind events (5 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 47% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rison, AR, with 54 events documented.
Yes, Rison (ZIP 71665) has 37 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 9, 2016.
Rison 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 $1.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71665 was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on May 6, 2009. 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 Rison, AR area (ZIP 71665). 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 →