ZIP code 71855, covering Ozan, AR, has 102 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 75 hailstorms, 11 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $49.1M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 14 injuries.
With 75 recorded incidents (74% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 24, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 28, 2020.
Ozan has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Of these, 3 (30%) 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 $7.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 10, 2015.
Ozan 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 $40.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2021.
Ozan 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.
Ozan 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 $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 13, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Ozan was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Apr 8, 1984), causing $2.5M 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 71855 has experienced 102 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (75 events), severe wind events (11 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 74% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Ozan, AR, with 75 events documented.
Yes, Ozan (ZIP 71855) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $250K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 13, 2009.
Ozan has 10 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 $7.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 10, 2015.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71855 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 $49.1M in property damage in the Ozan, AR area (ZIP 71855). 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 →