Murfreesboro, AR (ZIP 71958) has experienced 101 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 71 hailstorms, 16 tornadoes, and 7 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $12.7M. A total of 6 injuries have been reported across all events.
The dominant hazard type for Murfreesboro is hailstorms, with 71 recorded events making up 70% of the area's disaster history. 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 Jun 13, 2023.
There have been 16 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 2, 2023.
Murfreesboro has experienced 7 floods on record. Of these, 2 (29%) 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 $191.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 1, 2009.
Murfreesboro 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.
Murfreesboro has experienced 3 severe wind events 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.
Murfreesboro has experienced 1 earthquake on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 16, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Murfreesboro was 90 mph Thunderstorm Wind on Mar 2, 2023, which caused $6M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 15, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Mar 5, 1999 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71958 has experienced 101 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), tornadoes (16 events), floods (7 events), blizzards (3 events), severe wind events (3 events), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 70% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Murfreesboro, AR, with 71 events documented.
Yes, Murfreesboro (ZIP 71958) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $191.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 1, 2009.
Murfreesboro has 16 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 $5.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 2, 2023.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71958 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 $12.7M in property damage in the Murfreesboro, AR area (ZIP 71958). 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 →