Union County, Arkansas

Natural Hazard Risk Assessment — Population: 39,006

53.9NRI
Relatively Low

Overall Risk Rating

👥

Population

39,006

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Building Value

$7.0B

💰

Annual Hazard Loss

$12.6M

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Hazards Tracked

14

Natural Hazard Risk Profile

❄️

Ice Storm

Very High
Annual Loss$1.9M
Risk Score97.7
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Heat Wave

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$1.4M
Risk Score84.4
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Strong Wind

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$882K
Risk Score78.8
🏔️

Earthquake

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$930K
Risk Score77.1
🌪️

Tornado

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$1.8M
Risk Score69.8

Lightning

Relatively Moderate
Annual Loss$292K
Risk Score64.9
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Hurricane

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$139K
Risk Score59.4
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Hail

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$230K
Risk Score55.5
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Riverine Flooding

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$4.9M
Risk Score51.2
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Landslide

Very Low
Annual Loss$889
Risk Score48.7
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Drought

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$22K
Risk Score31.7

Winter Weather

Relatively Low
Annual Loss$20K
Risk Score29.3
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Wildfire

Very Low
Annual Loss$9K
Risk Score27.9
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Cold Wave

Very Low
Annual Loss$176K
Risk Score21.2

Union County vs. National Average

🎯 Overall Risk

53.9+5.2 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

🔥 Wildfire Risk

27.9-20.8 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

👥 Social Vulnerability

84.7+35.5 vs avg

National avg: 49.2

🛡️ Community Resilience

56.6+7.9 vs avg

National avg: 48.7

Community Profile

Social Vulnerability

84.7

Very High

Higher scores indicate greater social vulnerability to natural hazards.

Community Resilience

56.6

Relatively Moderate

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.