Emmet, AR (ZIP 71835) has experienced 76 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 43 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $46M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 11 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Emmet is hailstorms, with 43 recorded events making up 57% of the area's disaster history. 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 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Emmet has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $290K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2009.
Emmet has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $525K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2011.
Emmet has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 12, 2000.
Emmet 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 Emmet was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Mar 1, 1997), causing $2M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Mar 1, 1997 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71835 has experienced 76 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), tornadoes (19 events), floods (5 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (3 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 57% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Emmet, AR, with 43 events documented.
Yes, Emmet (ZIP 71835) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $290K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2009.
Emmet has 19 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71835 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 $46M in property damage in the Emmet, AR area (ZIP 71835). 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 →