With 239 documented natural disaster events, ZIP code 71854 in Zcta 71854, AR has a substantial history of natural hazard activity. These include 173 hailstorms, 28 tornadoes, and 17 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $278M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 25 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 72% of all recorded events (173 total). 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 $205M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2024.
There have been 28 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. 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 $14.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 7% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (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 $14.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 1, 2015.
Zcta 71854 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.
Zcta 71854 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 Zcta 71854 was 2.8" Hail on Mar 31, 2008, which caused $120M in property damage. Another major event was 4" Hail (Mar 31, 2008), causing $85M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000 also caused significant damage ($40M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71854 has experienced 239 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (173 events), tornadoes (28 events), severe wind events (17 events), floods (15 events), blizzards (4 events), and extreme cold events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 72% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Zcta 71854, AR, with 173 events documented. These events have caused a combined $205M in property damage.
Yes, Zcta 71854 (ZIP 71854) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $14.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 1, 2015.
Zcta 71854 has 28 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 $14.3M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71854 was 2.8" Hail, which occurred on Mar 31, 2008. This event caused $120M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $278M in property damage in the Zcta 71854, AR area (ZIP 71854). 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 →