Natural Disasters in Whelen Springs, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
41.1
Very Low
Expected Annual Loss
35.7
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
68.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
32.9
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Lightning | 92.2 |
| Ice Storm | 90.0 |
| Earthquake | 73.1 |
| Hail | 72.5 |
| Tornado | 68.4 |
| Heat Wave | 67.8 |
| Strong Wind | 64.3 |
| Landslide | 57.9 |
| Hurricane | 51.0 |
| Drought | 47.6 |
| Winter Weather | 42.2 |
| Wildfire | 31.0 |
| Cold Wave | 12.4 |
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
24
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
11 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 |
| Aug 27, 2020 | Hurricane | HURRICANE LAURA |
| Apr 3, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Jun 26, 2015 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING |
| Jan 29, 2013 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 2, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| Feb 4, 2010 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| Jun 16, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Oct 22, 2008 | Severe Storm | TROPICAL STORM IKE |
| Sep 18, 2008 | Hurricane | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING ASSOCIATED WITH HURRICANE GUSTAV |
| Mar 26, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 2, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Jun 30, 2004 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING |
| 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 |
| Mar 2, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
Showing 20 of 24 declarations
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
32
Total Claims Paid
$890,988
Avg Claim Payout
$27,843
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$2,118,671
Disasters with PA
8
Total Projects
157
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4873 | Severe Storm(s) | 13 | $1,308,060 |
| DR-1872 | Severe Storm(s) | 40 | $336,489 |
| DR-1751 | Severe Storm(s) | 36 | $158,090 |
| DR-1845 | Severe Storm(s) | 43 | $154,992 |
| DR-4226 | Severe Storm(s) | 4 | $107,024 |
| DR-1793 | Hurricane | 18 | $88,965 |
| DR-4518 | Biological | 2 | $25,050 |
| DR-1354 | Severe Ice Storm | 1 | -$60,000 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
6
Federal Funding
$453,365
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
1.86
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 3 | $8,445 |
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 2 | $418,670 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $26,250 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Whelen Springs has a very low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, ice storm, earthquake. The area has had 24 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (11 declarations). 32 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $2,118,671 in public assistance recovery funding. 6 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.