Fordyce, AR (ZIP 71742) has experienced 83 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 41 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 12 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (41 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 18, 2025.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 28% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (70%) 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 $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 9, 2016.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% 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 $4.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 22, 2012.
Fordyce 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.
Fordyce has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 27, 2021.
The most significant disaster event on record for Fordyce was EF2 Tornado on Jan 22, 2012, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 2, 2008), causing $1.5M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71742 has experienced 83 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (41 events), floods (23 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (4 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fordyce, AR, with 41 events documented.
Yes, Fordyce (ZIP 71742) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $5.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 9, 2016.
Fordyce 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 $4.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 22, 2012.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71742 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 22, 2012. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.5M in property damage in the Fordyce, AR area (ZIP 71742). 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 →