Natural Disasters in Egypt, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
91.8
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
89.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
66.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
52.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 99.5 |
| Earthquake | 97.8 |
| Tornado | 97.7 |
| Heat Wave | 95.2 |
| Cold Wave | 93.6 |
| Drought | 92.1 |
| Winter Weather | 91.0 |
| Lightning | 84.8 |
| Strong Wind | 75.0 |
| Landslide | 70.1 |
| Hail | 67.4 |
| Hurricane | 56.8 |
| Wildfire | 43.8 |
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
28
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
12 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 21, 2025 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Aug 27, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE LAURA |
| May 8, 2020 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| 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 |
| May 2, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| Feb 4, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS 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 |
| Mar 26, 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 |
| Jan 24, 2002 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 13, 2001 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
4
Total IA Distributed
$6,642
Repair/Replace
$899
Rental Assistance
$2,240
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4873 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1975 | 2 | $4,050 | — |
| DR-1472 | 1 | $2,591 | $2,095 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
409
Total Claims Paid
$7,923,223
Avg Claim Payout
$19,372
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$48,654,679
Disasters with PA
11
Total Projects
286
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1819 | Severe Storm(s) | 41 | $36,100,091 |
| DR-4518 | Biological | 42 | $6,023,644 |
| DR-4544 | Tornado | 15 | $2,881,912 |
| DR-4873 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $1,181,759 |
| DR-1804 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $553,016 |
| DR-1751 | Severe Storm(s) | 46 | $463,991 |
| DR-1975 | Severe Storm(s) | 31 | $446,591 |
| DR-4748 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $444,495 |
| DR-4318 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $329,413 |
| DR-1872 | Severe Storm(s) | 76 | $176,714 |
| DR-1758 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $53,054 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
19
Federal Funding
$5,701,921
Properties Protected
27
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.83
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 13 | $4,340,527 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 3 | $871,948 |
| 205.8: Retrofitting Public Structures - Wind | 1 | $429,446 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $33,750 |
| 91.4: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $26,250 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Egypt has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, earthquake, tornado. The area has had 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (12 declarations). 409 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $48,654,679 in public assistance recovery funding. $6,642 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 19 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.