ZIP code 71744, covering Hampton, AR, has 95 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 44 hailstorms, 23 floods, and 23 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $15.8M. A total of 7 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 44 recorded incidents (46% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
There have been 23 recorded floods in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (78%) 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 9, 2016.
There have been 23 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% 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 $8.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jun 18, 2023.
Hampton has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 19, 2019.
Hampton has experienced 1 blizzard 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 $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2012.
Hampton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 16, 2007.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hampton was EF3 Tornado on Apr 8, 1979, which caused $2.5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Jun 18, 2023), causing $2M in damages. Flood on Oct 12, 2009 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71744 has experienced 95 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), floods (23 events), tornadoes (23 events), severe wind events (3 events), blizzard (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 46% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hampton, AR, with 44 events documented.
Yes, Hampton (ZIP 71744) has 23 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 9, 2016.
Hampton has 23 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 $8.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jun 18, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71744 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 8, 1979. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $15.8M in property damage in the Hampton, AR area (ZIP 71744). 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 →