Natural Disasters in Cave City, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
68.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
52.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
95.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
8.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 99.2 |
| Earthquake | 86.6 |
| Strong Wind | 79.8 |
| Tornado | 76.3 |
| Landslide | 75.4 |
| Cold Wave | 71.8 |
| Heat Wave | 71.7 |
| Winter Weather | 64.6 |
| Lightning | 55.1 |
| Wildfire | 54.5 |
| Hurricane | 51.1 |
| Drought | 30.4 |
| Hail | 25.5 |
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
31
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
17 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Jun 26, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 29, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS,TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 2, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| Feb 6, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jan 28, 2009 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Mar 26, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 7, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 2, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| May 7, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVER STORMS, FLOODING AND LANDSLIDES |
| Jun 6, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 6, 2003 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
Showing 20 of 31 declarations
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
114
Total IA Distributed
$935,072
Repair/Replace
$659,621
Rental Assistance
$29,678
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1975 | 1 | N/A | $6,571 |
| DR-4222 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4865 | 72 | $654,052 | $13,903 |
| DR-1744 | 20 | $171,919 | $16,863 |
| DR-1751 | 8 | $58,416 | $5,709 |
| DR-4518 | 6 | $29,805 | — |
| DR-4873 | 6 | $20,879 | $1,558 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
187
Total Claims Paid
$2,306,784
Avg Claim Payout
$12,336
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,203,158
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
192
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4518 | Biological | 5 | $2,115,731 |
| DR-4174 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $784,915 |
| DR-1975 | Severe Storm(s) | 67 | $712,694 |
| DR-1751 | Severe Storm(s) | 68 | $567,349 |
| DR-4318 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $245,565 |
| DR-4254 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $242,230 |
| DR-1819 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $228,153 |
| DR-4124 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $220,606 |
| DR-4226 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $85,915 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$1,080,999
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.50
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $30,000 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $370,868 |
| 106.2: Other Non Construction | 1 | $680,131 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Cave City has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, earthquake, strong wind. The area has had 31 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (17 declarations). 187 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,203,158 in public assistance recovery funding. $935,072 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.