ZIP code 71834, covering Doddridge, AR, has 103 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 60 hailstorms, 21 tornadoes, and 8 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $61.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
With 60 recorded incidents (58% 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (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 $5.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Doddridge has experienced 8 floods on record. Of these, 7 (88%) 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 $15.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2015.
Doddridge has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
Doddridge 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 $40.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2021.
Doddridge has experienced 2 extreme cold events 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 cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 31, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Doddridge was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2015), causing $8.2M in damages. Flood on Jun 1, 2015 also caused significant damage ($5.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71834 has experienced 103 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (60 events), tornadoes (21 events), floods (8 events), severe wind events (8 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Doddridge, AR, with 60 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Doddridge (ZIP 71834) has 8 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $15.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2015.
Doddridge has 21 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 $5.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71834 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 $61.2M in property damage in the Doddridge, AR area (ZIP 71834). 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 →