Federal records document 54 natural disaster events in the Carthage, AR area (ZIP 71725). These include 25 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 9 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.4M.
The dominant hazard type for Carthage is hailstorms, with 25 recorded events making up 46% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2010.
Carthage has experienced 9 floods on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2011.
Carthage has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $235K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Carthage has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 3, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Carthage was EF2 Tornado on May 2, 2008, which caused $3.5M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $1.8M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71725 has experienced 54 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), tornadoes (12 events), floods (9 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (4 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Carthage, AR, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Carthage (ZIP 71725) has 9 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2011.
Carthage 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 $3.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2010.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71725 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 2, 2008. This event caused $3.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.4M in property damage in the Carthage, AR area (ZIP 71725). 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 →