Federal records document 119 natural disaster events in the Waldo, AR area (ZIP 71770). These include 75 hailstorms, 28 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $48.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Waldo is hailstorms, with 75 recorded events making up 63% of the area's disaster history. 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 $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 24% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (11%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $7.6M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Jul 12, 2023.
Waldo has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for wind-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Wind-related events have caused a combined $195K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Waldo has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $545K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 9, 2012.
Waldo 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.
Waldo 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Waldo was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 11, 1994), causing $5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on May 4, 1999 also caused significant damage ($600K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71770 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), tornadoes (28 events), severe wind events (7 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Waldo, AR, with 75 events documented. These events have caused a combined $110K in property damage.
Yes, Waldo (ZIP 71770) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $545K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 9, 2012.
Waldo has 28 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 $7.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Jul 12, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71770 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 $48.6M in property damage in the Waldo, AR area (ZIP 71770). 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 →