Natural Disasters in Clarksville, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
58.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
49.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
79.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
19.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 95.1 |
| Heat Wave | 79.3 |
| Tornado | 78.9 |
| Lightning | 76.0 |
| Earthquake | 69.1 |
| Wildfire | 67.4 |
| Landslide | 67.1 |
| Winter Weather | 66.1 |
| Strong Wind | 60.5 |
| Hail | 48.1 |
| Drought | 46.5 |
| Cold Wave | 43.6 |
| Hurricane | 36.4 |
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
26
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
9 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 8, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 30, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 26, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jul 8, 2011 | 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 |
| Mar 26, 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 |
| Dec 29, 2000 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Dec 28, 2000 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| May 15, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
6
Total Claims Paid
$34,108
Avg Claim Payout
$5,685
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,625,044
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
170
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1751 | Severe Storm(s) | 109 | $656,382 |
| DR-4000 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $609,356 |
| DR-1861 | Severe Storm(s) | 38 | $195,275 |
| DR-1975 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $103,631 |
| DR-1819 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $60,400 |
Clarksville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, heat wave, tornado. The area has had 26 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 6 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,625,044 in public assistance recovery funding.