Natural Disasters in Dennard, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
50.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
35.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
93.1
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
10.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 95.9 |
| Tornado | 82.7 |
| Landslide | 77.2 |
| Earthquake | 76.9 |
| Wildfire | 75.2 |
| Heat Wave | 61.6 |
| Winter Weather | 60.7 |
| Strong Wind | 59.4 |
| Lightning | 52.9 |
| Hurricane | 36.3 |
| Cold Wave | 31.3 |
| Hail | 29.0 |
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
25
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
11 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 |
| Jan 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jun 25, 2013 | 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 |
| Oct 22, 2008 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM IKE |
| Sep 18, 2008 | Hurricane | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING ASSOCIATED WITH HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| May 20, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| Jun 6, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 6, 2003 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
| Dec 29, 2000 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
18
Total Claims Paid
$588,002
Avg Claim Payout
$32,667
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,853,123
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
404
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1751 | Severe Storm(s) | 207 | $1,239,351 |
| DR-1975 | Severe Storm(s) | 69 | $471,472 |
| DR-1819 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $437,449 |
| DR-1793 | Hurricane | 43 | $213,645 |
| DR-1861 | Severe Storm(s) | 50 | $194,348 |
| DR-4160 | Severe Ice Storm | 5 | $115,343 |
| DR-4124 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $107,227 |
| DR-1758 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $55,993 |
| DR-1804 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $12,014 |
| DR-4518 | Biological | 2 | $6,281 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$67,500
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $37,500 |
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 1 | $30,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Dennard has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, tornado, landslide. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 18 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,853,123 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.