Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 71759 in Norphlet, AR. These include 12 hailstorms, 3 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.5M.
With 12 recorded incidents (60% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 8, 2023.
Norphlet has experienced 3 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $175K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 2, 2023.
Norphlet 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.
Norphlet has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Norphlet has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on May 16, 2007.
Norphlet 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 $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 3, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Norphlet was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 4, 2011), causing $150K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71759 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (12 events), tornadoes (3 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 60% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norphlet, AR, with 12 events documented.
Yes, Norphlet (ZIP 71759) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 3, 2009.
Norphlet has 3 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $175K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 2, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71759 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 $40.5M in property damage in the Norphlet, AR area (ZIP 71759). 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 →