ZIP code 71801, covering Perrytown, AR, has 162 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 114 hailstorms, 29 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $68.5M. These events have resulted in 5 recorded deaths and 18 injuries.
With 114 recorded incidents (70% 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2023.
There have been 29 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 $13.9M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Perrytown has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Perrytown has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $13.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2015.
Perrytown has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (75%) 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 $40.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2021.
Perrytown 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 Perrytown was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2015), causing $13.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 2, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71801 has experienced 162 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (114 events), tornadoes (29 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Perrytown, AR, with 114 events documented.
Yes, Perrytown (ZIP 71801) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.9M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2015.
Perrytown has 29 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 $13.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71801 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 $68.5M in property damage in the Perrytown, AR area (ZIP 71801). 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 →