Cove, AR (ZIP 71937) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 46 hailstorms, 12 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $58.6M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 17 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Cove is hailstorms, with 46 recorded events making up 66% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
There have been 12 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 17% 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 $50.5M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
Cove has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 5 (83%) 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2014.
Cove has experienced 3 floods on record. Of these, 2 (67%) 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 $402K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2015.
Cove has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2015.
Cove has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Cove was EF2 Tornado on Nov 13, 1993, which caused $50M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Jan 26, 2009), causing $5M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 5, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71937 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (46 events), tornadoes (12 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 66% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Cove, AR, with 46 events documented.
Yes, Cove (ZIP 71937) has 3 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $402K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2015.
Cove has 12 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 $50.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71937 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 13, 1993. This event caused $50M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $58.6M in property damage in the Cove, AR area (ZIP 71937). 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 →