Mount Holly, AR (ZIP 71758) has a moderate disaster history with 31 recorded events. These include 20 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 9 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Mount Holly is hailstorms, with 20 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 12, 2020.
Mount Holly has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $512.5K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 29, 2009.
Mount Holly 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.
Mount Holly 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.
Mount Holly has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 29, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mount Holly was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Dec 3, 1978), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71758 has experienced 31 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (20 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mount Holly, AR, with 20 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Mount Holly (ZIP 71758) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 29, 2009.
Mount Holly has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $512.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 29, 2009.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71758 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 $40.7M in property damage in the Mount Holly, AR area (ZIP 71758). 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 →