ZIP code 71822, covering Ashdown, AR, has 151 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 108 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 17 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $46.2M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 16 injuries.
With 108 recorded incidents (72% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (24%) 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 $3.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 9, 2021.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $976K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Ashdown has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 4 (80%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2015.
Ashdown has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $40.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2021.
Ashdown 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 Ashdown was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 2, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2015 also caused significant damage ($770K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71822 has experienced 151 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (108 events), tornadoes (17 events), severe wind events (17 events), floods (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ashdown, AR, with 108 events documented.
Yes, Ashdown (ZIP 71822) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2015.
Ashdown has 17 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 $3.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 9, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71822 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 $46.2M in property damage in the Ashdown, AR area (ZIP 71822). 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 →