ZIP code 71837, covering Fouke, AR, has 105 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 72 hailstorms, 13 severe wind events, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $42.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 8 injuries.
With 72 recorded incidents (69% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 13 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Fouke 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.
Fouke has experienced 3 floods 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 flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 13, 2009.
Fouke 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 Fouke was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 23, 2000), causing $1.2M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71837 has experienced 105 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (72 events), severe wind events (13 events), tornadoes (11 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (3 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Fouke, AR, with 72 events documented.
Yes, Fouke (ZIP 71837) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $125K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 13, 2009.
Fouke has 11 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 $1.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71837 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 $42.5M in property damage in the Fouke, AR area (ZIP 71837). 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 →