Government agency data shows 40 natural disaster events for ZIP 71865 in Wilton, AR. These include 26 hailstorms, 5 tornadoes, and 4 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.5M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 3 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wilton is hailstorms, with 26 recorded events making up 65% of the area's disaster history. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 26, 2025.
Wilton has experienced 5 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $2.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 4, 2011.
Wilton has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $660K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 4, 2011.
Wilton has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (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 $40.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2021.
Wilton 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.
Wilton 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 10, 2009.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wilton was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 2, 1982), causing $2.5M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71865 has experienced 40 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (26 events), tornadoes (5 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and flood (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wilton, AR, with 26 events documented.
Yes, Wilton (ZIP 71865) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $100K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 10, 2009.
Wilton has 5 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 $2.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 4, 2011.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71865 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 $43.5M in property damage in the Wilton, AR area (ZIP 71865). 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 →