Government agency data shows 20 natural disaster events for ZIP 71823 in Ben Lomond, AR. These include 13 hailstorms, 3 blizzards, and 2 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.5M. A total of 3 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Ben Lomond is hailstorms, with 13 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2023.
Ben Lomond 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.
Ben Lomond has experienced 2 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $252.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 23, 1978.
Ben Lomond 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.
Ben Lomond has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $15K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 2, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ben Lomond was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Mar 23, 1978), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71823 has experienced 20 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (3 events), tornadoes (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ben Lomond, AR, with 13 events documented.
Ben Lomond has 2 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 $252.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 23, 1978.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71823 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 $40.5M in property damage in the Ben Lomond, AR area (ZIP 71823). 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 →