Natural Disasters in Greenwood, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
86.8
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
85.9
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
48.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
38.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 99.3 |
| Heat Wave | 96.4 |
| Tornado | 94.2 |
| Lightning | 93.2 |
| Winter Weather | 91.9 |
| Wildfire | 90.4 |
| Cold Wave | 86.5 |
| Earthquake | 85.1 |
| Hail | 65.6 |
| Landslide | 58.2 |
| Strong Wind | 56.0 |
| Hurricane | 49.4 |
| Drought | 38.4 |
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
5 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 |
| Feb 5, 2016 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 26, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 6, 2014 | Severe Ice 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 |
| 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 |
| May 15, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 3, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
| Jan 27, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 29, 1968 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
421
Total Claims Paid
$18,992,386
Avg Claim Payout
$45,113
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$19,252,387
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
136
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4441 | Severe Storm(s) | 45 | $16,686,266 |
| DR-4518 | Biological | 6 | $948,551 |
| DR-4160 | Severe Ice Storm | 30 | $788,242 |
| DR-1751 | Severe Storm(s) | 51 | $693,241 |
| DR-4254 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $70,479 |
| DR-1354 | Severe Ice Storm | 1 | $65,608 |
Greenwood 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, tornado. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 421 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $19,252,387 in public assistance recovery funding.