Natural Disasters in Wilson, AR
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
89.2
Relatively Moderate
Expected Annual Loss
84.3
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
90.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
36.7
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Drought | 98.6 |
| Earthquake | 98.0 |
| Ice Storm | 96.5 |
| Lightning | 94.1 |
| Heat Wave | 93.2 |
| Winter Weather | 81.4 |
| Tornado | 69.6 |
| Cold Wave | 68.0 |
| Hail | 53.9 |
| Hurricane | 53.0 |
| Strong Wind | 41.3 |
| Landslide | 39.1 |
| Wildfire | 11.7 |
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
21
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Severe Storm
8 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 |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Tornado | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| 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 |
| May 2, 2011 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING |
| Feb 6, 2009 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jan 28, 2009 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| May 20, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES |
| Mar 26, 2008 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING |
| Sep 2, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Dec 29, 2000 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Dec 28, 2000 | Severe Ice Storm | SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM |
| Apr 22, 1998 | Tornado | TORNADOES, FLOODING HIGH WINDS |
| Mar 2, 1997 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES |
| Dec 31, 1987 | Flood | SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING |
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Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
214
Total IA Distributed
$382,881
Repair/Replace
$232,870
Rental Assistance
$68,374
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1745 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4633 | 14 | N/A | — |
| DR-1975 | 100 | $92,769 | $1,520 |
| DR-1758 | 6 | $89,285 | $19,173 |
| DR-1909 | 36 | $76,208 | $3,099 |
| DR-1979 | 6 | $39,075 | $7,340 |
| DR-4518 | 5 | $35,668 | — |
| DR-4701 | 34 | $31,001 | $1,808 |
| DR-1441 | 6 | $11,111 | $33,815 |
| DR-1464 | 6 | $7,763 | $6,403 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
91
Total Claims Paid
$2,152,771
Avg Claim Payout
$23,657
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Disaster Recovery Spending
Source: FEMA Public AssistanceTotal Federal Spending
$9,673,973
Disasters with PA
7
Total Projects
103
| Disaster | Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1819 | Severe Storm(s) | 52 | $8,462,405 |
| DR-1751 | Severe Storm(s) | 16 | $373,563 |
| DR-4318 | Severe Storm(s) | 11 | $322,949 |
| DR-1975 | Severe Storm(s) | 20 | $288,921 |
| DR-4873 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $174,842 |
| DR-4254 | Severe Storm(s) | 1 | $30,237 |
| DR-4518 | Biological | 2 | $21,055 |
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
4
Federal Funding
$546,432
Properties Protected
1
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
0.92
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures | 1 | $381,799 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 1 | $120,316 |
| 91.1: Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $30,975 |
| 90.4: Mitigation Plan - Local Multihazard Mitigation Plan | 1 | $13,342 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Wilson has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are drought, earthquake, ice storm. The area has had 21 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (8 declarations). 91 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $9,673,973 in public assistance recovery funding. $382,881 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 4 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.