Washington, AR (ZIP 71862) has experienced 65 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 44 hailstorms, 9 tornadoes, and 5 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $45.8M. A total of 5 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Washington is hailstorms, with 44 recorded events making up 68% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Mar 31, 2023.
Washington has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) 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 $3.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 2011.
Washington has experienced 5 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 12, 2000.
Washington 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.
Washington has experienced 2 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $385K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Dec 23, 2009.
Washington 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 Washington was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Apr 2, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages. 98 mph Thunderstorm Wind on May 12, 2000 also caused significant damage ($1.1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71862 has experienced 65 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (44 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (5 events), blizzards (4 events), floods (2 events), and extreme cold event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Washington, AR, with 44 events documented.
Yes, Washington (ZIP 71862) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $385K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Dec 23, 2009.
Washington has 9 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 $3.7M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71862 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 $45.8M in property damage in the Washington, AR area (ZIP 71862). 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 →