Wickes, AR (ZIP 71973) has experienced 70 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 48 hailstorms, 14 tornadoes, and 6 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10.7M. These events have resulted in 1 recorded death and 18 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Wickes is hailstorms, with 48 recorded events making up 69% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (4%) 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). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 19, 2019.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 20% 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 $3.1M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Nov 4, 2022.
Wickes 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 $7.6M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 2, 2014.
Wickes has experienced 1 flood on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $2K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 11, 2010.
Wickes has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $20K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Jul 26, 2001.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wickes was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was EF2 Tornado (Apr 11, 1979), causing $2.5M in damages. Winter Storm on Dec 5, 2013 also caused significant damage ($1.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 71973 has experienced 70 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (48 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (6 events), flood (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 69% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wickes, AR, with 48 events documented.
Yes, Wickes (ZIP 71973) has 1 recorded flood event. These floods have caused $2K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 11, 2010.
Wickes has 14 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 $3.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Nov 4, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 71973 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10.7M in property damage in the Wickes, AR area (ZIP 71973). 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 →