Federal records document 72 natural disaster events in the Donaldson, AR area (ZIP 71941). These include 35 hailstorms, 16 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.5M. A total of 12 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 49% of all recorded events (35 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 14, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded floods in this area, representing 22% of all disaster events. Of these, 8 (50%) 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 2, 2013.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (21%) 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 $5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Donaldson 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 $5.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Donaldson has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Aug 16, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Donaldson was Winter Storm on Dec 25, 2012, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 15, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Mar 1, 1997 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71941 has experienced 72 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), floods (16 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (6 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 49% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Donaldson, AR, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Donaldson (ZIP 71941) has 16 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $3.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 2, 2013.
Donaldson has 14 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 $5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71941 was Winter Storm, which occurred on Dec 25, 2012. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.5M in property damage in the Donaldson, AR area (ZIP 71941). 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 →