Natural Disasters in Elm Springs, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
92.3
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
93.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
28.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
35.1
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 99.8 |
| Heat Wave | 99.4 |
| Winter Weather | 96.9 |
| Tornado | 95.4 |
| Hail | 94.1 |
| Wildfire | 94.1 |
| Lightning | 92.9 |
| Earthquake | 84.1 |
| Landslide | 83.7 |
| Cold Wave | 83.3 |
| Strong Wind | 72.7 |
| Hurricane | 54.4 |
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
20
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 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 |
| Sep 13, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 15, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 5, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| May 2, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND ASSOCIATED 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 |
| Apr 23, 1996 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Apr 27, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jan 27, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Feb 15, 1969 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
433
Total Claims Paid
$13,588,445
Avg Claim Payout
$31,382
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$21,841,452
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
539
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1819 | Severe Storm(s) | 84 | $8,615,962 |
| DR-4518 | Biological | 19 | $5,326,893 |
| DR-4318 | Severe Storm(s) | 42 | $2,534,655 |
| DR-1975 | Severe Storm(s) | 284 | $2,027,145 |
| DR-4460 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $1,884,264 |
| DR-4254 | Severe Storm(s) | 19 | $796,477 |
| DR-1751 | Severe Storm(s) | 72 | $587,686 |
| DR-1354 | Severe Ice Storm | 1 | $51,362 |
| DR-4143 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $17,007 |
Elm Springs has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, heat wave, winter weather. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 433 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $21,841,452 in public assistance recovery funding.