Natural Disasters in Biggers, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
67.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
61.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
67.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
13.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 92.4 |
| Ice Storm | 89.7 |
| Cold Wave | 84.8 |
| Heat Wave | 82.9 |
| Tornado | 77.8 |
| Drought | 65.2 |
| Winter Weather | 60.9 |
| Landslide | 59.7 |
| Lightning | 50.6 |
| Hurricane | 49.3 |
| Wildfire | 40.0 |
| Strong Wind | 33.2 |
| Hail | 13.9 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
27
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
15 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 21, 2025 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 8, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 30, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 27, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE LAURA |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 15, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 5, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 29, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS,TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 2, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| Dec 3, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 6, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jan 28, 2009 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Oct 22, 2008 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM IKE |
| Mar 26, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 7, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 12, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 2, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
234
Total Claims Paid
$9,573,308
Avg Claim Payout
$40,912
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$6,681,893
Disasters with PA
11
Total Projects
349
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4318 | Severe Storm(s) | 30 | $1,791,194 |
| DR-1819 | Severe Storm(s) | 33 | $1,232,114 |
| DR-1975 | Severe Storm(s) | 134 | $1,165,946 |
| DR-1751 | Severe Storm(s) | 92 | $886,597 |
| DR-4174 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $622,875 |
| DR-4788 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $268,071 |
| DR-1861 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $239,452 |
| DR-4254 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $223,092 |
| DR-4873 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $153,531 |
| DR-4518 | Biological | 3 | $55,761 |
| DR-1804 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $43,260 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$7,000
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $7,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Biggers has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, ice storm, cold wave. The area has had 27 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (15 declarations). 234 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $6,681,893 in public assistance recovery funding. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.