Natural Disasters in Indian Bay, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
36.5
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
24.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
91.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
43.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 89.0 |
| Ice Storm | 72.9 |
| Tornado | 63.6 |
| Drought | 50.5 |
| Hurricane | 49.4 |
| Heat Wave | 48.8 |
| Hail | 38.5 |
| Strong Wind | 35.3 |
| Lightning | 24.2 |
| Winter Weather | 21.4 |
| Cold Wave | 20.9 |
| Wildfire | 20.3 |
| Landslide | 13.1 |
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
27
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
9 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 |
| Jul 10, 2020 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| May 2, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| Feb 4, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND 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 |
| 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 |
| Jan 23, 1999 | Severe Storm | AR SEVERE WEATHER 1-21-99 |
| Apr 14, 1997 | Flood | FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS |
| Feb 28, 1994 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
170
Total Claims Paid
$4,360,146
Avg Claim Payout
$25,648
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,201,789
Disasters with PA
5
Total Projects
250
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1872 | Severe Storm(s) | 134 | $2,247,688 |
| DR-1845 | Severe Storm(s) | 47 | $378,446 |
| DR-1751 | Severe Storm(s) | 38 | $317,224 |
| DR-1975 | Severe Storm(s) | 29 | $256,538 |
| DR-1861 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $1,892 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$1,362,198
Properties Protected
19
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.71
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $942,827 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 1 | $169,371 |
| 401.1: Water and Sanitary Sewer System Protective Measures | 1 | $250,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Indian Bay has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are earthquake, ice storm, tornado. The area has had 27 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 170 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,201,789 in public assistance recovery funding. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.