Natural Disasters in Viola, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
50.7
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
32.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
92.9
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
1.6
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Ice Storm | 99.3 |
| Earthquake | 76.3 |
| Landslide | 70.0 |
| Heat Wave | 66.5 |
| Tornado | 64.8 |
| Cold Wave | 62.9 |
| Wildfire | 56.0 |
| Strong Wind | 52.3 |
| Winter Weather | 49.4 |
| Lightning | 48.3 |
| Hurricane | 32.9 |
| Hail | 12.3 |
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
28
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
12 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 21, 2025 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Apr 29, 2014 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS,TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 6, 2014 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| 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 |
| Apr 12, 2006 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Sep 2, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 6, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 6, 2003 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE ICE STORM |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
116
Total IA Distributed
$371,419
Repair/Replace
$179,894
Rental Assistance
$8,294
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4318 | 2 | N/A | $162 |
| DR-4533 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-1472 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4873 | 19 | $171,627 | $7,563 |
| DR-4518 | 24 | $104,619 | — |
| DR-4788 | 13 | $61,399 | $6,176 |
| DR-1751 | 15 | $27,049 | $2,798 |
| DR-1636 | 36 | $5,471 | $525 |
| DR-4317 | 2 | $955 | $955 |
| DR-4867 | 3 | $300 | — |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
61
Total Claims Paid
$1,591,602
Avg Claim Payout
$26,092
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$10,544,684
Disasters with PA
9
Total Projects
525
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4873 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $3,194,897 |
| DR-1819 | Severe Storm(s) | 18 | $3,071,492 |
| DR-1751 | Severe Storm(s) | 172 | $1,511,415 |
| DR-1975 | Severe Storm(s) | 120 | $1,013,956 |
| DR-1861 | Severe Storm(s) | 123 | $778,120 |
| DR-4160 | Severe Ice Storm | 9 | $483,980 |
| DR-1845 | Severe Storm(s) | 57 | $289,518 |
| DR-4174 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $108,612 |
| DR-4788 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $92,692 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$521,319
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.99
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $460,161 |
| 91.2: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $30,000 |
| 91.4: Local Multijurisdictional Multihazard Mitigation Plan - NEW | 1 | $7,500 |
| 602.1: Other Equipment Purchase and Installation | 1 | $23,658 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Viola has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are ice storm, earthquake, landslide. The area has had 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (12 declarations). 61 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $10,544,684 in public assistance recovery funding. $371,419 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.