Government agency data shows 50 natural disaster events for ZIP 71766 in Thornton, AR. These include 25 hailstorms, 13 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $8.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 6 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 50% of all recorded events (25 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Oct 18, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded floods in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (69%) 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 $2.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 31, 2012.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Dec 27, 2015.
Thornton has experienced 1 blizzard on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 2012.
The most significant disaster event on record for Thornton was EF2 Tornado on Jan 22, 2012, which caused $4M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Oct 29, 2009), causing $1.8M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71766 has experienced 50 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (25 events), floods (13 events), tornadoes (11 events), and blizzard (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Thornton, AR, with 25 events documented.
Yes, Thornton (ZIP 71766) has 13 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $2.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 31, 2012.
Thornton has 11 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 $6.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Dec 27, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71766 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Jan 22, 2012. This event caused $4M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $8.8M in property damage in the Thornton, AR area (ZIP 71766). 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 →