Natural Disasters in Bradley, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
33.2
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
21.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
86.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
8.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 99.3 |
| Drought | 86.6 |
| Hail | 72.3 |
| Hurricane | 63.1 |
| Earthquake | 53.8 |
| Heat Wave | 49.6 |
| Strong Wind | 46.3 |
| Tornado | 42.7 |
| Lightning | 27.4 |
| Wildfire | 21.6 |
| Landslide | 15.9 |
| Winter Weather | 12.6 |
| Cold Wave | 10.8 |
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
21
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 21, 2025 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jun 26, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 4, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Dec 3, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 16, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 22, 2008 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM IKE |
| Sep 2, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jan 23, 1999 | Severe Storm | AR SEVERE WEATHER 1-21-99 |
| Apr 14, 1997 | Flood | FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS |
| Feb 28, 1994 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| May 30, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
5
Total Claims Paid
$101,875
Avg Claim Payout
$20,375
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$419,059
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
61
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1861 | Severe Storm(s) | 27 | $149,176 |
| DR-1845 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $65,169 |
| DR-1872 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $61,085 |
| DR-4518 | Biological | 4 | $58,174 |
| DR-4226 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $54,621 |
| DR-1804 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $30,833 |
Bradley has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, drought, hail. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 5 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $419,059 in public assistance recovery funding.