Federal records document 81 natural disaster events in the Buckville, AR area (ZIP 71956). These include 54 hailstorms, 13 tornadoes, and 7 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $40.5M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 31 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (54 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 May 16, 2025.
There have been 13 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (15%) 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 $27.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2024.
Buckville has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 6 (86%) 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 $12.9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Buckville has experienced 5 floods on record. Of these, 2 (40%) 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 $471K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 8, 2014.
Buckville has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 24, 2015.
Buckville has experienced 1 wildfire on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Buckville was EF3 Tornado on Apr 25, 2011, which caused $21M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 25, 2012), causing $12M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Jan 2, 2023 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71956 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (13 events), blizzards (7 events), floods (5 events), extreme heat event (1 event), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Buckville, AR, with 54 events documented.
Yes, Buckville (ZIP 71956) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $471K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 8, 2014.
Buckville has 13 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 $27.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71956 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 25, 2011. This event caused $21M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $40.5M in property damage in the Buckville, AR area (ZIP 71956). 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 →