Natural Disasters in Horatio, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
64.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
47.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
95.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
3.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 99.9 |
| Hail | 82.8 |
| Lightning | 69.0 |
| Heat Wave | 66.4 |
| Tornado | 63.5 |
| Earthquake | 61.7 |
| Landslide | 61.4 |
| Wildfire | 58.0 |
| Strong Wind | 57.3 |
| Hurricane | 54.1 |
| Winter Weather | 52.2 |
| Drought | 46.7 |
| Cold Wave | 31.8 |
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
18
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
5 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 |
| Aug 27, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE LAURA |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| 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 |
| Apr 27, 2009 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 2, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Dec 29, 2000 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Dec 28, 2000 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Aug 1, 1983 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 13, 1982 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING |
| Apr 23, 1982 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
| Jan 27, 1972 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 29, 1968 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
136
Total IA Distributed
$684,558
Repair/Replace
$552,890
Rental Assistance
$34,744
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4223 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1834 | 40 | $415,624 | $9,665 |
| DR-4254 | 45 | $166,659 | $4,364 |
| DR-4226 | 41 | $53,881 | $2,987 |
| DR-4518 | 9 | $48,394 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
19
Total Claims Paid
$773,771
Avg Claim Payout
$40,725
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,222,506
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
24
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1354 | Severe Ice Storm | 7 | $817,231 |
| DR-4226 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $252,840 |
| DR-4873 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $114,054 |
| DR-1834 | Tornado | 3 | $28,674 |
| DR-4518 | Biological | 2 | $9,706 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$37,500
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.5: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - UPDATE | 2 | $37,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Horatio has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, hail, lightning. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 19 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,222,506 in public assistance recovery funding. $684,558 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.