Wilmot, AR (ZIP 71676) has experienced 58 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 20 hailstorms, 15 blizzards, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $9.4M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 59 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 34% of all recorded events (20 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $420K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 18, 2013.
There have been 15 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 26% 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 21% 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 $4.7M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 2, 2023.
Wilmot has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 3 (38%) 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 $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Wilmot has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $180K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
Wilmot 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wilmot was EF3 Tornado on Nov 24, 2001, which caused $2M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 22, 1998), causing $900K in damages. Flash Flood on May 15, 2008 also caused significant damage ($850K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71676 has experienced 58 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), blizzards (15 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 34% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilmot, AR, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $420K in property damage.
Yes, Wilmot (ZIP 71676) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 10, 2021.
Wilmot has 12 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 $4.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 2, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71676 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 24, 2001. This event caused $2M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $9.4M in property damage in the Wilmot, AR area (ZIP 71676). 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 →