ZIP code 71846, covering Lockesburg, AR, has 179 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 143 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $213.6M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 42 injuries.
With 143 recorded incidents (80% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2023.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (39%) 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 $8.1M in documented property damage. 10 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 30, 2025.
Lockesburg has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $265K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 24, 2025.
Lockesburg has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $205.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 8, 2014.
Lockesburg has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Lockesburg has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Nov 28, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lockesburg was Ice Storm on Dec 24, 2000, which caused $165M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 12, 2000), causing $40M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Apr 2, 1982 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71846 has experienced 179 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (143 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 80% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lockesburg, AR, with 143 events documented.
Yes, Lockesburg (ZIP 71846) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Nov 28, 2015.
Lockesburg has 18 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 $8.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 30, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71846 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 24, 2000. This event caused $165M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $213.6M in property damage in the Lockesburg, AR area (ZIP 71846). 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 →