Federal records document 55 natural disaster events in the Kirby, AR area (ZIP 71950). These include 39 hailstorms, 8 tornadoes, and 4 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $7.6M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 71% of all recorded events (39 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 13, 2022.
Kirby has experienced 8 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $235K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2023.
Kirby 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 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 21, 2009.
Kirby has experienced 3 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (100%) 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 $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
Kirby has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 2, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Kirby was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 2, 2023, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 25, 2012), causing $1M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71950 has experienced 55 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (8 events), floods (4 events), blizzards (3 events), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 71% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Kirby, AR, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Kirby (ZIP 71950) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $105K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 21, 2009.
Kirby 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 $235K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71950 was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind, which occurred on Mar 2, 2023. This event caused $6M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $7.6M in property damage in the Kirby, AR area (ZIP 71950). 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 →