Government agency data shows 48 natural disaster events for ZIP 71764 in Stephens, AR. These include 35 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.8M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Stephens is hailstorms, with 35 recorded events making up 73% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Stephens has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $187.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Stephens 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.
Stephens 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.
Stephens has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $4K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 3, 2008.
Stephens has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 3, 2014.
The most significant disaster event on record for Stephens was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was 85 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Apr 3, 2014), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71764 has experienced 48 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 73% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Stephens, AR, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Stephens (ZIP 71764) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $4K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 3, 2008.
Stephens has 8 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 $187.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71764 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 $42.8M in property damage in the Stephens, AR area (ZIP 71764). 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 →