El Dorado, AR (ZIP 71730) has experienced 160 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 96 hailstorms, 38 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $81.7M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 60% of all recorded events (96 total). Of these, 2 (2%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 38 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (11%) 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 $37.1M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Of these, 10 (91%) 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2011.
El Dorado has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2021.
El Dorado has experienced 4 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 16, 2007.
El Dorado has experienced 2 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (100%) 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 $40M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 12, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for El Dorado was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 9, 1992), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jan 12, 2005 also caused significant damage ($3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71730 has experienced 160 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (96 events), tornadoes (38 events), floods (11 events), severe wind events (8 events), earthquakes (4 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in El Dorado, AR, with 96 events documented. These events have caused a combined $15K in property damage.
Yes, El Dorado (ZIP 71730) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2011.
El Dorado has 38 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 $37.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71730 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 12, 2000. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $81.7M in property damage in the El Dorado, AR area (ZIP 71730). 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 →