ZIP code 71726, covering Reader, AR, has 108 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 60 hailstorms, 31 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.4M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 17 injuries.
With 60 recorded incidents (56% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
There have been 31 recorded floods in this area, representing 29% of all disaster events. Of these, 21 (68%) 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 $7.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 18, 2014.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (25%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Reader has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 9, 2021.
Reader 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 $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Reader was Flood on May 4, 2009, which caused $3M in property damage. Another major event was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Apr 3, 2014), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 8, 1979 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71726 has experienced 108 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), floods (31 events), tornadoes (12 events), severe wind events (3 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 56% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Reader, AR, with 60 events documented.
Yes, Reader (ZIP 71726) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 18, 2014.
Reader 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71726 was Flood, which occurred on May 4, 2009. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.4M in property damage in the Reader, AR area (ZIP 71726). 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 →