Government agency data shows 37 natural disaster events for ZIP 71762 in Smackover, AR. These include 24 hailstorms, 5 floods, and 5 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.4M.
With 24 recorded incidents (65% 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 4/5 (severe). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Dec 28, 2024.
Smackover has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $795K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 29, 2009.
Smackover has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $385K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jan 2, 2023.
Smackover 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.
Smackover 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Smackover was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 4, 2009), causing $600K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71762 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (24 events), floods (5 events), tornadoes (5 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Smackover, AR, with 24 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5K in property damage.
Yes, Smackover (ZIP 71762) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $795K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 29, 2009.
Smackover has 5 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $385K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jan 2, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71762 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 $41.4M in property damage in the Smackover, AR area (ZIP 71762). 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 →