Lake Catherine, AR (ZIP 71901) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 202 natural disaster events on record. These include 140 hailstorms, 26 floods, and 21 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $44.6M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lake Catherine is hailstorms, with 140 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (4%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 16, 2025.
There have been 26 recorded floods in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 16 (62%) 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 $3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 31, 2014.
There have been 21 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% 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 $26.2M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Lake Catherine has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $12.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Lake Catherine has experienced 6 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $2.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 4, 2021.
Lake Catherine has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 24, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Catherine was EF3 Tornado on Apr 25, 2011, which caused $21M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 25, 2012), causing $12M in damages. 81 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Aug 5, 2012 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71901 has experienced 202 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (140 events), floods (26 events), tornadoes (21 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (6 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Catherine, AR, with 140 events documented.
Yes, Lake Catherine (ZIP 71901) has 26 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 31, 2014.
Lake Catherine has 21 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 $26.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71901 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 25, 2011. This event caused $21M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $44.6M in property damage in the Lake Catherine, AR area (ZIP 71901). 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 →