ZIP code 71765, covering Strong, AR, has 56 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 36 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.5M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 36 recorded incidents (64% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $440K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 17, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Strong 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.
Strong has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 22, 2018.
Strong 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.
Strong 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 $25K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 12, 2016.
The most significant disaster event on record for Strong was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 28, 1972), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Jun 18, 2023 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71765 has experienced 56 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Strong, AR, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $440K in property damage.
Yes, Strong (ZIP 71765) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $25K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 12, 2016.
Strong has 14 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 $5.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 8, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71765 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 $46.5M in property damage in the Strong, AR area (ZIP 71765). 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 →