Federal records document 85 natural disaster events in the Gurdon, AR area (ZIP 71743). These include 46 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $133M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 119 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Gurdon is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 54% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 22, 2024.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 15 (88%) 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 $6.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2011.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $125.4M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
Gurdon has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Gurdon has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 15, 1974.
Gurdon has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 25, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Gurdon was EF4 Tornado on Mar 1, 1997, which caused $120M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was Flood (May 4, 2009), causing $3M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 3, 1979 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71743 has experienced 85 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (5 events), earthquakes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Gurdon, AR, with 46 events documented.
Yes, Gurdon (ZIP 71743) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $6.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2011.
Gurdon has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $125.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71743 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 1, 1997. This event caused $120M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $133M in property damage in the Gurdon, AR area (ZIP 71743). 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 →