Federal records document 101 natural disaster events in the Foreman, AR area (ZIP 71836). These include 75 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 5 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $60.4M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 7 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 74% of all recorded events (75 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 29, 2024.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 5 (42%) 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 $5.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2024.
Foreman has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $14.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 8, 2021.
Foreman has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $450K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Foreman 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.
Foreman 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 Foreman was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (Jun 1, 2015), causing $14M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 2, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71836 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), tornadoes (12 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 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Foreman, AR, with 75 events documented.
Yes, Foreman (ZIP 71836) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 8, 2021.
Foreman has 12 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 $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71836 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 $60.4M in property damage in the Foreman, AR area (ZIP 71836). 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 →