Natural Disasters in Bismarck, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
55.5
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
47.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
77.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
29.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 93.3 |
| Lightning | 86.0 |
| Strong Wind | 81.6 |
| Hail | 78.6 |
| Heat Wave | 77.6 |
| Earthquake | 76.5 |
| Tornado | 68.3 |
| Landslide | 62.8 |
| Winter Weather | 55.4 |
| Wildfire | 55.2 |
| Hurricane | 53.4 |
| Drought | 26.5 |
| Cold Wave | 14.7 |
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
20
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 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 |
| Aug 27, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE LAURA |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jan 29, 2013 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 2, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| Jun 16, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 18, 2008 | Hurricane | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING ASSOCIATED WITH HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Mar 26, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 2, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Mar 13, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Dec 29, 2000 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Dec 28, 2000 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Mar 2, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| May 15, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Nov 23, 1988 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
| Dec 13, 1982 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
20
Total Claims Paid
$289,527
Avg Claim Payout
$14,476
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,119,404
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
225
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4873 | Severe Storm(s) | 22 | $894,718 |
| DR-1751 | Severe Storm(s) | 84 | $463,946 |
| DR-1793 | Hurricane | 36 | $229,604 |
| DR-1845 | Severe Storm(s) | 45 | $229,073 |
| DR-4100 | Severe Ice Storm | 7 | $201,429 |
| DR-1975 | Severe Storm(s) | 28 | $85,162 |
| DR-4518 | Biological | 1 | $32,722 |
| DR-1354 | Severe Ice Storm | 2 | -$17,251 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
9
Federal Funding
$3,513,166
Properties Protected
5
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.04
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 5 | $3,442,672 |
| Unknown | 1 | $0 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $22,500 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $7,994 |
| 403.1: Stormwater Management - Culverts | 1 | $40,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Bismarck has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, lightning, strong wind. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 20 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,119,404 in public assistance recovery funding. 9 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.