Federal records document 121 natural disaster events in the Dierks, AR area (ZIP 71833). These include 86 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 7 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $69.2M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (86 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (15%) 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 $28.1M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
Dierks has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $90K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 24, 2025.
Dierks has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $40.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2021.
Dierks has experienced 3 extreme cold events 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 cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $565K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 31, 2013.
Dierks has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 8, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Dierks was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 23, 1982), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 9, 2009 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71833 has experienced 121 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (86 events), tornadoes (20 events), severe wind events (7 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Dierks, AR, with 86 events documented.
Yes, Dierks (ZIP 71833) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 8, 2008.
Dierks has 20 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 $28.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71833 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 $69.2M in property damage in the Dierks, AR area (ZIP 71833). 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 →