Lake Hamilton, AR (ZIP 71913) sits in one of the more disaster-active areas in the region, with 258 natural disaster events on record. These include 180 hailstorms, 32 floods, and 26 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $56.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 62 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Lake Hamilton is hailstorms, with 180 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 6 (3%) 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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 32 recorded floods in this area, representing 12% of all disaster events. Of these, 18 (56%) 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 24, 2018.
There have been 26 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (8%) 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 $36.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 7, 2024.
Lake Hamilton has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $3.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2024.
Lake Hamilton 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 Hamilton has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 4, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Lake Hamilton 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. EF2 Tornado on Apr 25, 2011 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71913 has experienced 258 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (180 events), floods (32 events), tornadoes (26 events), severe wind events (10 events), blizzards (7 events), earthquake (1 event), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Lake Hamilton, AR, with 180 events documented.
Yes, Lake Hamilton (ZIP 71913) has 32 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 24, 2018.
Lake Hamilton has 26 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 $36.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 7, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71913 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 $56.5M in property damage in the Lake Hamilton, AR area (ZIP 71913). 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 →