Federal records document 66 natural disaster events in the Umpire, AR area (ZIP 71971). These include 43 hailstorms, 7 floods, and 6 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.2M. A total of 2 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (43 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jan 21, 2017.
Umpire has experienced 7 floods 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 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.
Umpire has experienced 6 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $555K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
Umpire 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.
Umpire 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.
Umpire has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 13, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Umpire was Ice Storm on Dec 12, 2000, which caused $40M in property damage. Another major event was Flood (May 1, 2011), causing $1.3M in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71971 has experienced 66 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (43 events), floods (7 events), tornadoes (6 events), blizzards (4 events), extreme cold events (3 events), severe wind events (2 events), and wildfire (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Umpire, AR, with 43 events documented.
Yes, Umpire (ZIP 71971) has 7 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2011.
Umpire has 6 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 $555K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 13, 2018.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71971 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 $43.2M in property damage in the Umpire, AR area (ZIP 71971). 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 →