Natural Disasters in LaGrange, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
40.4
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
23.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
99.4
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
17.4
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Earthquake | 90.5 |
| Ice Storm | 69.9 |
| Tornado | 63.6 |
| Heat Wave | 62.7 |
| Drought | 61.3 |
| Hurricane | 50.7 |
| Strong Wind | 39.5 |
| Hail | 37.0 |
| Cold Wave | 30.0 |
| Lightning | 22.8 |
| Landslide | 21.2 |
| Winter Weather | 18.9 |
| Wildfire | 7.3 |
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
6 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 |
| May 2, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| Jun 16, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Mar 2, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Feb 28, 1994 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| May 30, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Dec 31, 1987 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 27, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
59
Total Claims Paid
$1,281,809
Avg Claim Payout
$21,726
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$3,986,557
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
243
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1975 | Severe Storm(s) | 104 | $2,484,707 |
| DR-1845 | Severe Storm(s) | 97 | $1,037,777 |
| DR-4873 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $293,025 |
| DR-1751 | Severe Storm(s) | 39 | $171,048 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$37,500
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.2: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $37,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
LaGrange 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 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 59 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $3,986,557 in public assistance recovery funding. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.