Natural Disasters in Ravenden, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
67.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
58.8
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
81.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
26.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 94.3 |
| Earthquake | 92.4 |
| Drought | 85.1 |
| Tornado | 83.5 |
| Heat Wave | 77.1 |
| Strong Wind | 71.1 |
| Cold Wave | 63.4 |
| Winter Weather | 54.8 |
| Hurricane | 50.3 |
| Lightning | 50.0 |
| Wildfire | 35.7 |
| Landslide | 31.3 |
| Hail | 18.2 |
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
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 |
| 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 |
| Apr 29, 2014 | 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 |
| Feb 6, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jan 28, 2009 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Oct 22, 2008 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM IKE |
| Mar 26, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Apr 12, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 2, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jan 6, 2003 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
| Mar 2, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
Showing 20 of 23 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
48
Total Claims Paid
$896,756
Avg Claim Payout
$18,682
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,208,695
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
149
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1819 | Severe Storm(s) | 47 | $927,345 |
| DR-4318 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $437,532 |
| DR-1975 | Severe Storm(s) | 57 | $325,457 |
| DR-4174 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $149,103 |
| DR-1751 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $119,989 |
| DR-1861 | Severe Storm(s) | 15 | $90,609 |
| DR-4254 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $81,025 |
| DR-4873 | Severe Storm(s) | 2 | $77,634 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
2
Federal Funding
$466,729
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.50
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $37,500 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $429,229 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Ravenden has a relatively 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 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (13 declarations). 48 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,208,695 in public assistance recovery funding. 2 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.