Federal records document 166 natural disaster events in the Arkadelphia, AR area (ZIP 71923). These include 89 hailstorms, 35 tornadoes, and 31 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $18.3M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 54% of all recorded events (89 total). Of these, 2 (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 17, 2025.
There have been 35 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (11%) 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 $9.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 31 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 17 (55%) 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 24, 2018.
Arkadelphia has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Arkadelphia has experienced 3 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Feb 15, 1974.
Arkadelphia has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $275K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to severe wind events in this area. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 28, 2022.
The most significant disaster event on record for Arkadelphia was Flood on May 4, 2009, which caused $3M 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 71923 has experienced 166 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (89 events), tornadoes (35 events), floods (31 events), blizzards (5 events), earthquakes (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 54% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Arkadelphia, AR, with 89 events documented.
Yes, Arkadelphia (ZIP 71923) has 31 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 24, 2018.
Arkadelphia has 35 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 $9.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71923 was Flood, which occurred on May 4, 2009. This event caused $3M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $18.3M in property damage in the Arkadelphia, AR area (ZIP 71923). 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 →