Natural Disasters in Leslie, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
27.7
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
19.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
83.6
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
28.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 98.4 |
| Landslide | 76.9 |
| Wildfire | 68.0 |
| Earthquake | 56.6 |
| Tornado | 55.6 |
| Lightning | 42.1 |
| Winter Weather | 37.5 |
| Heat Wave | 36.9 |
| Cold Wave | 36.3 |
| Strong Wind | 33.4 |
| Hurricane | 17.2 |
| Hail | 10.4 |
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
26
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
11 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 |
| Apr 4, 2023 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Aug 27, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE LAURA |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 8, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 15, 2017 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Jan 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jun 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 2, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| Jun 16, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 6, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| May 7, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVER STORMS, FLOODING AND LANDSLIDES |
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Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$5,650,525
Disasters with PA
12
Total Projects
203
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1751 | Severe Storm(s) | 62 | $1,028,326 |
| DR-1819 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $1,002,349 |
| DR-1975 | Severe Storm(s) | 61 | $747,632 |
| DR-4441 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $651,084 |
| DR-4873 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $570,969 |
| DR-4124 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $421,245 |
| DR-4226 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $338,858 |
| DR-4254 | Severe Storm(s) | 17 | $260,586 |
| DR-4700 | Winter Storm | 2 | $228,727 |
| DR-4318 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $224,168 |
| DR-1845 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $173,457 |
| DR-4160 | Severe Ice Storm | 1 | $3,125 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$1,827,130
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
2.64
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $1,800,880 |
| 91.2: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $0 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $26,250 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Leslie has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, landslide, wildfire. The area has had 26 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). FEMA has obligated $5,650,525 in public assistance recovery funding. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.