Natural Disasters in Collins, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
35.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
22.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
94.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
43.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 83.7 |
| Drought | 82.4 |
| Ice Storm | 78.4 |
| Heat Wave | 77.9 |
| Strong Wind | 67.2 |
| Tornado | 63.1 |
| Hurricane | 56.6 |
| Hail | 40.2 |
| Lightning | 33.5 |
| Cold Wave | 25.8 |
| Wildfire | 25.7 |
| Landslide | 24.2 |
| Winter Weather | 15.1 |
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
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 4, 2023 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Aug 27, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE LAURA |
| Jul 10, 2020 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Feb 5, 2016 | 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 |
| Sep 18, 2008 | Hurricane | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING ASSOCIATED WITH HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Apr 27, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
40
Total Claims Paid
$670,868
Avg Claim Payout
$16,772
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$577,407
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
55
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1845 | Severe Storm(s) | 25 | $327,572 |
| DR-1793 | Hurricane | 12 | $86,263 |
| DR-4556 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $75,924 |
| DR-4700 | Winter Storm | 1 | $44,300 |
| DR-1861 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $34,020 |
| DR-1872 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $9,328 |
Collins has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, drought, ice storm. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 40 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $577,407 in public assistance recovery funding.