Ogden, AR (ZIP 71853) has experienced 52 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 39 hailstorms, 6 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $129.4M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Ogden is hailstorms, with 39 recorded events making up 75% 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 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $85M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2023.
Ogden has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. 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 $3.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Ogden 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.
Ogden has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $60K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 26, 1999.
Ogden 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.
Ogden has experienced 1 flood on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $770K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ogden was 4" Hail on Mar 31, 2008, which caused $85M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 12, 2000), causing $40M 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 71853 has experienced 52 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 75% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ogden, AR, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $85M in property damage.
Yes, Ogden (ZIP 71853) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $770K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2015.
Ogden has 6 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 $3.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71853 was 4" Hail, which occurred on Mar 31, 2008. This event caused $85M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $129.4M in property damage in the Ogden, AR area (ZIP 71853). 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 →