Federal records document 125 natural disaster events in the Mineral Springs, AR area (ZIP 71851). These include 85 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $53.7M. These events have resulted in 12 recorded deaths and 57 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 68% of all recorded events (85 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 24, 2025.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 15% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (32%) 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 $11.4M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 24, 2025.
Mineral Springs has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $40.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2021.
Mineral Springs has experienced 3 extreme cold events 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 cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $565K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 31, 2013.
The most significant disaster event on record for Mineral Springs was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 2, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 8, 1984 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71851 has experienced 125 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (85 events), tornadoes (19 events), severe wind events (14 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Mineral Springs, AR, with 85 events documented.
Mineral Springs has 19 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 $11.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71851 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 $53.7M in property damage in the Mineral Springs, AR area (ZIP 71851). 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 →