Natural Disasters in Strong, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
53.9
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
44.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
84.7
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
56.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 97.7 |
| Heat Wave | 84.4 |
| Strong Wind | 78.8 |
| Earthquake | 77.1 |
| Tornado | 69.8 |
| Lightning | 64.9 |
| Hurricane | 59.4 |
| Hail | 55.5 |
| Landslide | 48.7 |
| Drought | 31.7 |
| Winter Weather | 29.3 |
| Wildfire | 27.9 |
| Cold Wave | 21.2 |
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
20
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Flood
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 |
| Dec 3, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jun 16, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Feb 7, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 2, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| 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 |
| Apr 14, 1997 | Flood | FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS |
| Feb 28, 1994 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| May 30, 1991 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 15, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Jun 8, 1974 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 27, 1973 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Feb 15, 1969 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| May 29, 1968 | Tornado | TORNADOES, SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
137
Total Claims Paid
$2,068,853
Avg Claim Payout
$15,101
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$517,375
Disasters with PA
4
Total Projects
40
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1861 | Severe Storm(s) | 27 | $235,221 |
| DR-1354 | Severe Ice Storm | 2 | $186,654 |
| DR-1845 | Severe Storm(s) | 10 | $82,471 |
| DR-4518 | Biological | 1 | $13,030 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$164,299
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.00
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $164,299 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Strong 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, strong wind. The area has had 20 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is flood (6 declarations). 137 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $517,375 in public assistance recovery funding. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.