Natural Disasters in Hughes, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
74.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
58.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
99.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
11.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Tornado | 96.2 |
| Earthquake | 90.6 |
| Ice Storm | 88.7 |
| Strong Wind | 88.7 |
| Heat Wave | 85.4 |
| Drought | 83.0 |
| Landslide | 56.0 |
| Cold Wave | 52.9 |
| Hurricane | 51.2 |
| Lightning | 47.8 |
| Hail | 41.2 |
| Winter Weather | 41.1 |
| Wildfire | 27.1 |
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
22
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
7 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 |
| Dec 3, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 16, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jun 6, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Dec 29, 2000 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Dec 28, 2000 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Jan 23, 1999 | Severe Storm | AR SEVERE WEATHER 1-21-99 |
| Apr 14, 1997 | Flood | FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS |
| Apr 23, 1982 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
| Jan 20, 1978 | Tornado | TORNADOES |
| Jun 8, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Showing 20 of 22 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
27
Total Claims Paid
$446,887
Avg Claim Payout
$16,551
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,245,575
Disasters with PA
6
Total Projects
150
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1845 | Severe Storm(s) | 53 | $318,267 |
| DR-1861 | Severe Storm(s) | 29 | $284,028 |
| DR-1975 | Severe Storm(s) | 40 | $280,625 |
| DR-1751 | Severe Storm(s) | 22 | $265,496 |
| DR-4873 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $154,270 |
| DR-1354 | Severe Ice Storm | 1 | -$57,111 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$25,500
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.4: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $25,500 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $0 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Hughes has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are tornado, earthquake, ice storm. The area has had 22 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (7 declarations). 27 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,245,575 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.