Natural Disasters in Morrison Bluff, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
48.2
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
43.2
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
65.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
22.8
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 88.6 |
| Heat Wave | 73.4 |
| Wildfire | 71.6 |
| Lightning | 66.9 |
| Tornado | 65.7 |
| Earthquake | 61.0 |
| Winter Weather | 60.0 |
| Drought | 59.0 |
| Strong Wind | 56.5 |
| Landslide | 50.2 |
| Hail | 50.2 |
| Hurricane | 44.9 |
| Cold Wave | 42.0 |
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
23
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
6 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 8, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| May 30, 2019 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| May 15, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Nov 23, 1988 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
| Dec 3, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
7
Total Claims Paid
$78,179
Avg Claim Payout
$11,168
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,707,043
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
139
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4441 | Severe Storm(s) | 14 | $1,074,251 |
| DR-1751 | Severe Storm(s) | 79 | $569,374 |
| DR-4226 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $347,939 |
| DR-4254 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $336,042 |
| DR-1861 | Severe Storm(s) | 28 | $252,038 |
| DR-4160 | Severe Ice Storm | 5 | $81,291 |
| DR-4518 | Biological | 1 | $46,108 |
Morrison Bluff has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, heat wave, wildfire. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (6 declarations). 7 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,707,043 in public assistance recovery funding.