ZIP code 71960, covering Norman, AR, has 104 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 71 hailstorms, 10 floods, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $13.9M. These events have resulted in 20 recorded deaths and 24 injuries.
With 71 recorded incidents (68% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 2 (3%) 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). Hail-related events have caused a combined $500 in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 4, 2025.
Norman has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 4 (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 $9.2M in documented property damage. 20 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 23, 2020.
Norman has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 13, 2016.
Norman 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 $3.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 16, 2015.
Norman has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $100K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 29, 2017.
Norman has experienced 3 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Mar 14, 2023.
The most significant disaster event on record for Norman was Flash Flood on Jun 11, 2010, which caused $9M in property damage and was linked to 20 fatalities. Another major event was Winter Storm (Dec 25, 2012), causing $3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71960 has experienced 104 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (71 events), floods (10 events), tornadoes (10 events), blizzards (6 events), severe wind events (4 events), and wildfires (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 68% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Norman, AR, with 71 events documented. These events have caused a combined $500 in property damage.
Yes, Norman (ZIP 71960) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $9.2M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 23, 2020.
Norman has 10 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 $1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 13, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71960 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Jun 11, 2010. This event caused $9M in documented property damage. It resulted in 20 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $13.9M in property damage in the Norman, AR area (ZIP 71960). 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 →