Federal records document 97 natural disaster events in the Emerson, AR area (ZIP 71740). These include 64 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.3M. A total of 8 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Emerson is hailstorms, with 64 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 15, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Emerson has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 Oct 29, 2009.
Emerson has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 7, 2002.
Emerson 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.
Emerson has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. Cold-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Emerson was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (May 4, 1999), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71740 has experienced 97 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (64 events), tornadoes (18 events), floods (7 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Emerson, AR, with 64 events documented.
Yes, Emerson (ZIP 71740) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 29, 2009.
Emerson has 18 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 $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71740 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 $43.3M in property damage in the Emerson, AR area (ZIP 71740). 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 →