ZIP code 71675, covering Wilmar, AR, has 95 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 53 hailstorms, 21 floods, and 13 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $32M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 56 injuries.
With 53 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 25, 2025.
There have been 21 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 13 (62%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $26.1M in documented property damage. 8 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
Wilmar has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jan 11, 2020.
Wilmar has experienced 2 blizzards 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 $55K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2012.
Wilmar has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Sep 23, 1978.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wilmar was EF4 Tornado on Mar 28, 1975, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 7 fatalities. Another major event was 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind (May 6, 2009), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($750K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71675 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), floods (21 events), tornadoes (13 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilmar, AR, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Wilmar (ZIP 71675) has 21 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 21, 2013.
Wilmar has 13 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 $26.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 27, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71675 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 28, 1975. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 7 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $32M in property damage in the Wilmar, AR area (ZIP 71675). 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 →