Natural Disasters in Dermott, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
43.8
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
30.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
92.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
31.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 88.4 |
| Earthquake | 77.9 |
| Ice Storm | 68.7 |
| Strong Wind | 67.3 |
| Hurricane | 65.7 |
| Heat Wave | 61.4 |
| Tornado | 50.0 |
| Hail | 49.8 |
| Cold Wave | 46.3 |
| Landslide | 26.7 |
| Lightning | 25.3 |
| Winter Weather | 9.1 |
| Wildfire | 8.4 |
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
18
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 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 |
| May 6, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 2, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND ASSOCIATED 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 |
| Jun 6, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 23, 1999 | Severe Storm | AR SEVERE WEATHER 1-21-99 |
| Feb 28, 1994 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| May 30, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Nov 23, 1988 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
| Apr 27, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
153
Total Claims Paid
$4,195,769
Avg Claim Payout
$27,423
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,861,579
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
55
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1975 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $1,171,221 |
| DR-4270 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $479,011 |
| DR-1845 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $145,281 |
| DR-1793 | Hurricane | 21 | $66,066 |
Dermott has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, earthquake, ice storm. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 153 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,861,579 in public assistance recovery funding.