Federal records document 81 natural disaster events in the Newhope, AR area (ZIP 71959). These include 54 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $68.3M. A total of 31 injuries have been reported across all events.
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 5/5 (extreme). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 13, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% 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 $25.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
Newhope has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 6 (100%) 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 $1.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2011.
Newhope has experienced 4 blizzards on record. Of these, 4 (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 $40.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2021.
Newhope has experienced 3 extreme cold events 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 cold-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Cold-related events have caused a combined $565K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Dec 31, 2013.
Newhope has experienced 3 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $70K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Newhope was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Dec 23, 1982), causing $25M in damages. Flood on May 1, 2011 also caused significant damage ($1.3M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71959 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (54 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and severe wind events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Newhope, AR, with 54 events documented.
Yes, Newhope (ZIP 71959) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2011.
Newhope has 11 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 $25.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71959 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Dec 12, 2000. This event caused $40M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $68.3M in property damage in the Newhope, AR area (ZIP 71959). 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 →