Natural Disasters in McCrory, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
42.3
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
28.5
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
93.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
37.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 88.4 |
| Earthquake | 87.9 |
| Drought | 87.4 |
| Tornado | 65.7 |
| Hurricane | 49.8 |
| Heat Wave | 46.9 |
| Hail | 38.5 |
| Strong Wind | 30.3 |
| Winter Weather | 26.6 |
| Lightning | 24.1 |
| Landslide | 15.0 |
| Cold Wave | 14.9 |
| Wildfire | 11.6 |
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
28
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
13 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 |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Aug 27, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE LAURA |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| 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 25, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
225
Total IA Distributed
$736,594
Repair/Replace
$547,372
Rental Assistance
$81,270
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4174 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1975 | 43 | $296,431 | $7,864 |
| DR-1751 | 34 | $274,035 | $8,099 |
| DR-4318 | 57 | $83,179 | $5,756 |
| DR-1472 | 49 | $46,193 | $2,237 |
| DR-4633 | 36 | $20,257 | $727 |
| DR-4518 | 5 | $16,498 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
72
Total Claims Paid
$1,658,936
Avg Claim Payout
$23,041
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$1,573,157
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
141
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1861 | Severe Storm(s) | 54 | $655,095 |
| DR-1975 | Severe Storm(s) | 35 | $371,607 |
| DR-1872 | Severe Storm(s) | 21 | $123,673 |
| DR-4124 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $114,064 |
| DR-1751 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $105,940 |
| DR-4873 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $98,374 |
| DR-4318 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $93,425 |
| DR-4254 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $28,481 |
| DR-1354 | Severe Ice Storm | 1 | -$17,500 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$555,750
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
3.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $525,750 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $30,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
McCrory has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, earthquake, drought. The area has had 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (13 declarations). 72 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $1,573,157 in public assistance recovery funding. $736,594 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.