ZIP code 71861, covering Taylor, AR, has 119 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 77 hailstorms, 25 tornadoes, and 8 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.2M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 12 injuries.
With 77 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 3, 2024.
There have been 25 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 2, 2025.
Taylor has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 8, 2024.
Taylor has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Oct 27, 2009.
Taylor has experienced 2 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $40M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 12, 2000.
Taylor 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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Taylor was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (Jul 28, 2009), causing $500K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71861 has experienced 119 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (77 events), tornadoes (25 events), severe wind events (8 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Taylor, AR, with 77 events documented.
Yes, Taylor (ZIP 71861) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Oct 27, 2009.
Taylor has 25 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 2, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71861 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 $43.2M in property damage in the Taylor, AR area (ZIP 71861). 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 →