STATE RISK ROLL-UP

Arkansas

Across 75 counties, FEMA rates 1 elevated or higher for overall natural-hazard risk. Here's what drives it — and where it concentrates.

How the counties rate

Low64

Moderate10

Elevated1

High0

Dominant hazards

The hazards most often rated elevated or higher across Arkansas's counties:

Tornado — 10 counties
Winter weather — 6 counties
Drought — 4 counties
Earthquake — 1 county

Highest-risk counties

County	FEMA composite	Score
Pulaski County	Relatively High	97
Craighead County	Relatively Moderate	92
Washington County	Relatively Moderate	92
Benton County	Relatively Moderate	89
Garland County	Relatively Moderate	89
Mississippi County	Relatively Moderate	89

State figures are a roll-up of FEMA National Risk Index county data (counts and rankings), not an official FEMA state rating. Risk is an estimate from a public model, not a guarantee — verify your specific insurance needs with a licensed professional. See the methodology.

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FEMA National Risk Index · as of 2026-07-08