ZIP code 71945, covering Hatfield, AR, has 79 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 49 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $189.5M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 47 injuries.
With 49 recorded incidents (62% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. 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 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 18% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $181.4M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Oct 13, 2014.
Hatfield 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.
Hatfield has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (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 $415K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 24, 2015.
Hatfield has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 7, 2025.
Hatfield has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $150K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 24, 2015.
The most significant disaster event on record for Hatfield was EF3 Tornado on Apr 9, 2009, which caused $130M in property damage and was linked to 3 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 13, 1993), causing $50M in damages. Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71945 has experienced 79 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (49 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (6 events), floods (4 events), wildfires (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 62% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Hatfield, AR, with 49 events documented.
Yes, Hatfield (ZIP 71945) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $415K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 24, 2015.
Hatfield has 14 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 $181.4M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Oct 13, 2014.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71945 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 2009. This event caused $130M in documented property damage. It resulted in 3 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $189.5M in property damage in the Hatfield, AR area (ZIP 71945). 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 →