Natural Disasters in McNab, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
52.1
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
41.0
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
82.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
10.3
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 98.1 |
| Hail | 87.7 |
| Earthquake | 75.5 |
| Tornado | 72.8 |
| Heat Wave | 70.0 |
| Strong Wind | 68.9 |
| Lightning | 65.0 |
| Hurricane | 65.0 |
| Drought | 61.2 |
| Winter Weather | 54.1 |
| Landslide | 34.9 |
| Wildfire | 32.8 |
| Cold Wave | 12.4 |
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
12 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 |
| Jun 26, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 4, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 16, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 22, 2008 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM IKE |
| Mar 26, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 2, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Mar 13, 2001 | 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 |
| Mar 2, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Jul 24, 1992 | Severe Storm | SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS |
| May 15, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
9
Total Claims Paid
$617,724
Avg Claim Payout
$68,636
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$506,297
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
106
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4873 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $486,604 |
| DR-1872 | Severe Storm(s) | 40 | $278,958 |
| DR-1845 | Severe Storm(s) | 12 | $219,020 |
| DR-4226 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $136,454 |
| DR-1751 | Severe Storm(s) | 28 | $121,425 |
| DR-1804 | Severe Storm(s) | 3 | $62,479 |
| DR-1354 | Severe Ice Storm | 2 | -$798,643 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$768,770
Properties Protected
2
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.98
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $744,173 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $22,500 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 1 | $2,097 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
McNab has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, hail, earthquake. The area has had 26 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (12 declarations). 9 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $506,297 in public assistance recovery funding. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.