Natural Disasters in Horseshoe Lake, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
83.0
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
79.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
70.8
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
39.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 96.4 |
| Ice Storm | 92.9 |
| Heat Wave | 89.3 |
| Drought | 83.8 |
| Cold Wave | 75.8 |
| Tornado | 73.3 |
| Lightning | 62.9 |
| Hurricane | 47.3 |
| Winter Weather | 45.5 |
| Strong Wind | 41.1 |
| Landslide | 39.8 |
| Hail | 34.6 |
| Wildfire | 5.8 |
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
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 |
| 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 |
| May 2, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| Jan 28, 2009 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 20, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 2, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 6, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 24, 2002 | 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 |
| Feb 28, 1994 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Dec 31, 1987 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 17, 1987 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| Apr 23, 1982 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
| Apr 16, 1980 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
| May 29, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
885
Total Claims Paid
$12,781,090
Avg Claim Payout
$14,442
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,362,872
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
58
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1975 | Severe Storm(s) | 37 | $734,483 |
| DR-4518 | Biological | 11 | $351,871 |
| DR-1758 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $180,474 |
| DR-4873 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $96,043 |
Horseshoe Lake has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, ice storm, heat wave. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (5 declarations). 885 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,362,872 in public assistance recovery funding.