Government agency data shows 39 natural disaster events for ZIP 71944 in Grannis, AR. These include 23 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $208.3M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 19 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 59% of all recorded events (23 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 4/5 (severe). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2019.
Grannis has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $3.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
Grannis has experienced 6 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $205.1M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 8, 2014.
Grannis has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 7, 2010.
Grannis has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Sep 5, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Grannis was Ice Storm on Dec 24, 2000, which caused $165M in property damage. Another major event was Ice Storm (Dec 12, 2000), causing $40M in damages. EF2 Tornado on Apr 11, 1979 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71944 has experienced 39 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (23 events), tornadoes (8 events), blizzards (6 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 59% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Grannis, AR, with 23 events documented.
Grannis has 8 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71944 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 24, 2000. This event caused $165M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $208.3M in property damage in the Grannis, AR area (ZIP 71944). 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 →