Scotland, AR (ZIP 72141) has experienced 73 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 35 hailstorms, 19 tornadoes, and 9 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $96M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 102 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 48% of all recorded events (35 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 21, 2022.
There have been 19 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 26% of all disaster events. Of these, 6 (32%) 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 $61.1M in documented property damage. 4 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 19, 2020.
Scotland has experienced 9 blizzards on record. Of these, 7 (78%) 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 $26.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 4, 2015.
Scotland has experienced 4 floods 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 flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $7.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on May 1, 2011.
Scotland has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $245K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 15, 2023.
Scotland has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Jan 2, 2019.
The most significant disaster event on record for Scotland was Ice Storm on Jan 26, 2009, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF4 Tornado (Mar 15, 1984), causing $25M in damages. EF4 Tornado on Feb 5, 2008 also caused significant damage ($22.8M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72141 has experienced 73 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (35 events), tornadoes (19 events), blizzards (9 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 48% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Scotland, AR, with 35 events documented.
Yes, Scotland (ZIP 72141) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $7.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on May 1, 2011.
Scotland has 19 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 $61.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 19, 2020.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72141 was Ice Storm, which occurred on Jan 26, 2009. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $96M in property damage in the Scotland, AR area (ZIP 72141). 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 →