Natural Disasters in Eureka Springs, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
64.6
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
53.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
84.3
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
15.0
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 97.7 |
| Landslide | 88.5 |
| Tornado | 80.1 |
| Winter Weather | 76.6 |
| Strong Wind | 75.5 |
| Lightning | 75.3 |
| Cold Wave | 75.0 |
| Earthquake | 70.2 |
| Heat Wave | 68.9 |
| Wildfire | 64.9 |
| Hail | 58.2 |
| Hurricane | 50.4 |
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
21
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 |
| May 30, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Aug 27, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE LAURA |
| 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 |
| Feb 5, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 4, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS 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 |
| 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 |
| May 15, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 3, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jan 27, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
7
Total Claims Paid
$9,023
Avg Claim Payout
$1,289
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,950,039
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
248
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1819 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $2,044,294 |
| DR-4318 | Severe Storm(s) | 27 | $1,140,343 |
| DR-1975 | Severe Storm(s) | 88 | $818,529 |
| DR-1751 | Severe Storm(s) | 55 | $640,462 |
| DR-4254 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $412,008 |
| DR-4143 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $404,411 |
| DR-1804 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $251,607 |
| DR-4788 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $176,008 |
| DR-1861 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $62,379 |
Eureka Springs has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, landslide, tornado. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 7 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $5,950,039 in public assistance recovery funding.