Jefferson County, Arkansas

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 67,108

85.2NRI
Relatively Moderate

Overall Risk Rating

👥

Population

67,108

🏠

Building Value

$15.2B

💰

Annual Hazard Loss

$37.1M

⚠️

Hazards Tracked

14

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

❄️

Ice Storm

Very High
Annual Loss$1.6M
Risk Score97.4
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Strong Wind

Relatively High
Annual Loss$2.2M
Risk Score95.8
🏔️

Earthquake

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$11.1M
Risk Score95.6
🌪️

Tornado

Relatively High
Annual Loss$5.9M
Risk Score92.5
🌡️

Heat Wave

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$2.3M
Risk Score91.4

Lightning

Relatively High
Annual Loss$652K
Risk Score86.4
🌊

Riverine Flooding

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$11.9M
Risk Score78.2

Winter Weather

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$125K
Risk Score78.2
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🧊

Hail

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$498K
Risk Score77.1
🌀

Hurricane

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$236K
Risk Score65.3
☀️

Drought

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$224K
Risk Score62.9
🔥

Wildfire

Very Low
Annual Loss$48K
Risk Score57.6
⛰️

Landslide

Very Low
Annual Loss$736
Risk Score46.7
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Cold Wave

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$483K
Risk Score42.8

Jefferson County vs. National Average

🎯 Overall Risk

85.2+36.5 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

🔥 Wildfire Risk

57.6+8.9 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

👥 Social Vulnerability

93.7+44.5 vs avg

National avg: 49.2

🛡️ Community Resilience

67.1+18.4 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

Community Profile

Social Vulnerability

93.7

Very High

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

67.1

Relatively High

Higher scores indicate better ability to prepare for, adapt to, and recover from hazards.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Data from FEMA National Risk Index. For informational purposes only. Consult local authorities for property-specific risk.