Natural Disasters in Pleasant Grove, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
49.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
36.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
85.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
2.5
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 99.0 |
| Landslide | 77.5 |
| Tornado | 75.0 |
| Earthquake | 73.2 |
| Wildfire | 68.1 |
| Winter Weather | 54.8 |
| Heat Wave | 53.7 |
| Lightning | 51.6 |
| Cold Wave | 46.5 |
| Strong Wind | 43.2 |
| Hurricane | 38.7 |
| Drought | 31.4 |
| Hail | 21.7 |
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
30
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 |
| May 8, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Dec 3, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND 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 |
| Feb 7, 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 |
| Jan 6, 2003 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
Showing 20 of 30 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
8
Total Claims Paid
$196,684
Avg Claim Payout
$24,585
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$4,582,743
Disasters with PA
10
Total Projects
250
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1819 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $933,961 |
| DR-1975 | Severe Storm(s) | 83 | $769,520 |
| DR-4124 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $650,698 |
| DR-1751 | Severe Storm(s) | 61 | $645,965 |
| DR-1845 | Severe Storm(s) | 43 | $530,420 |
| DR-4873 | Severe Storm(s) | 5 | $408,245 |
| DR-4254 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $374,182 |
| DR-4700 | Winter Storm | 1 | $228,926 |
| DR-1861 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $31,270 |
| DR-4518 | Biological | 1 | $9,556 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
3
Federal Funding
$1,183,048
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.50
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $1,153,048 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $7,500 |
| 91.2: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $22,500 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Pleasant Grove has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, landslide, tornado. The area has had 30 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (13 declarations). 8 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $4,582,743 in public assistance recovery funding. 3 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.