ZIP code 71921, covering Amity, AR, has 187 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 121 hailstorms, 36 tornadoes, and 20 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $20.3M. A total of 22 injuries have been reported across all events.
With 121 recorded incidents (65% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 3 (2%) 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 24, 2024.
There have been 36 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 20 recorded floods in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 9 (45%) 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 $4.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2020.
Amity has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 2, 2023.
Amity 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
Amity has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Aug 4, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Amity was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 2, 2023, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 15, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Nov 15, 1988 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71921 has experienced 187 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (121 events), tornadoes (36 events), floods (20 events), severe wind events (4 events), blizzards (3 events), earthquakes (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Amity, AR, with 121 events documented.
Yes, Amity (ZIP 71921) has 20 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $4.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2020.
Amity has 36 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 $8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71921 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Mar 2, 2023. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $20.3M in property damage in the Amity, AR area (ZIP 71921). 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 →