Natural Disasters in Valley Springs, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
62.3
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
62.6
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
45.5
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
36.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 97.3 |
| Cold Wave | 87.9 |
| Lightning | 79.4 |
| Tornado | 78.6 |
| Earthquake | 71.3 |
| Strong Wind | 70.6 |
| Landslide | 69.8 |
| Winter Weather | 67.1 |
| Wildfire | 65.6 |
| Heat Wave | 64.4 |
| Hail | 42.5 |
| Hurricane | 37.5 |
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
10 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Apr 5, 2025 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| May 30, 2024 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, 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 |
| Sep 4, 2013 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS 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 |
| Mar 26, 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 |
| Dec 29, 2000 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| May 15, 1990 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
| Apr 23, 1982 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES |
| Dec 3, 1976 | Drought | DROUGHT |
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Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
35
Total Claims Paid
$484,500
Avg Claim Payout
$13,843
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$10,477,552
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
278
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4518 | Biological | 15 | $4,159,343 |
| DR-1819 | Severe Storm(s) | 41 | $1,950,159 |
| DR-1975 | Severe Storm(s) | 120 | $1,568,001 |
| DR-4318 | Severe Storm(s) | 24 | $819,919 |
| DR-4143 | Severe Storm(s) | 9 | $484,444 |
| DR-1751 | Severe Storm(s) | 33 | $383,860 |
| DR-4254 | Severe Storm(s) | 7 | $379,752 |
| DR-4788 | Severe Storm(s) | 6 | $367,482 |
| DR-1861 | Severe Storm(s) | 23 | $364,593 |
Valley Springs has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, cold wave, lightning. The area has had 23 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (10 declarations). 35 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $10,477,552 in public assistance recovery funding.