ZIP code 71858, covering Rosston, AR, has 73 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 46 hailstorms, 20 tornadoes, and 3 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.8M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 21 injuries.
With 46 recorded incidents (63% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $10K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2023.
There have been 20 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 27% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (10%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Rosston has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (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 $40.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 12, 2000.
Rosston has experienced 2 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $50K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2009.
Rosston 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.
Rosston has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Nov 15, 1988.
The most significant disaster event on record for Rosston was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 8, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71858 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (20 events), blizzards (3 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 63% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Rosston, AR, with 46 events documented. These events have caused a combined $10K in property damage.
Yes, Rosston (ZIP 71858) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $50K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2009.
Rosston has 20 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 $3.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71858 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 $43.8M in property damage in the Rosston, AR area (ZIP 71858). 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 →