Federal records document 82 natural disaster events in the Okolona, AR area (ZIP 71962). These include 55 hailstorms, 11 tornadoes, and 6 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $130.3M. These events have resulted in 7 recorded deaths and 112 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 67% of all recorded events (55 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 8, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (27%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $128.9M in documented property damage. 6 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 9, 2004.
Okolona has experienced 6 floods on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $171K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 11, 2015.
Okolona has experienced 5 blizzards on record. Of these, 3 (60%) 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 $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Okolona has experienced 2 earthquakes on record. The most recent recorded earthquake occurred on Mar 16, 1997.
Okolona has experienced 2 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 May 25, 2020.
The most significant disaster event on record for Okolona was EF4 Tornado on Mar 1, 1997, which caused $120M in property damage and was linked to 6 fatalities. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Nov 15, 1988), causing $2.5M in damages. EF2 Tornado on May 3, 1979 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71962 has experienced 82 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (55 events), tornadoes (11 events), floods (6 events), blizzards (5 events), earthquakes (2 events), severe wind events (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 67% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Okolona, AR, with 55 events documented.
Yes, Okolona (ZIP 71962) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $171K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 11, 2015.
Okolona has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $128.9M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 9, 2004.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71962 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 1, 1997. This event caused $120M in documented property damage. It resulted in 6 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $130.3M in property damage in the Okolona, AR area (ZIP 71962). 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 →