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FEMA National Risk Index

Dallas County Disaster Risk

Dallas County, Arkansas

FEMA Risk Rating

Very Low

National Percentile

10th

of 3,144 counties

State Rank

#73

of 75 (1 = highest risk)

Flood Risk

18th

percentile

Hazard Risk Breakdown

Flood

River, coastal, and surface flooding risk

Very Low

Higher than 18% of US counties

Wildfire

Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk

Very Low

Higher than 14% of US counties

Tornado

Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk

Very Low

Higher than 33% of US counties

Earthquake

Seismic activity and ground shaking risk

Relatively Low

Higher than 67% of US counties

Hurricane

Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk

Relatively Low

Higher than 45% of US counties

Risk Advisory: Dallas County

Risk Verdict

Dallas County has a very low overall disaster risk profile, scoring in the 10th percentile nationally. This county is among the safer counties in the United States from a natural disaster perspective, though no area is entirely risk-free.

Hazard Breakdown

Earthquake risk is the dominant hazard for Dallas County, scoring in the 67th percentile nationally. It is followed by hurricane risk at the 45th percentile. Additional hazards include tornado (33th), flood (18th), wildfire (14th).

Preparedness Context

With earthquake risk as the top concern, Dallas County residents should secure heavy furniture and appliances, know how to shut off utilities, and keep emergency supplies accessible. Secondary risks such as hurricane also warrant attention in household and community preparedness planning. FEMA recommends all households maintain at least 72 hours of food, water, and medication supplies regardless of specific hazard exposure.

Regional Context

Dallas County is notably safer than the average county in Arkansas. Its composite risk score is 45.4 points lower than the state average, indicating below-average exposure to natural hazards relative to other counties in the state.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the natural disaster risk in Dallas County, AR?
Dallas County has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Very Low, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally out of 3,144 counties. This composite score reflects the county's overall exposure to natural hazards including floods, wildfires, tornadoes, earthquakes, and hurricanes, weighted by expected annual loss and social vulnerability.
What types of natural hazards affect Dallas County?
Dallas County is evaluated for five major natural hazard types: earthquake (67th percentile), hurricane (45th percentile), tornado (33th percentile), flooding (18th percentile), wildfire (14th percentile). The highest-risk hazard is earthquake at the 67th percentile nationally. These scores are derived from FEMA's National Risk Index, which analyzes expected annual loss, social vulnerability, and community resilience for each hazard type.
How does Dallas County risk compare to the Arkansas average?
Dallas County's composite risk percentile is 10th, compared to the Arkansas state average of 56th percentile. The state's overall risk rating is Relatively Low. This means Dallas County faces lower natural disaster risk than the typical county in Arkansas.
Is Dallas County at risk for earthquake?
Yes, Dallas County's earthquake risk is at the 67th percentile nationally. This is above the national median. For flooding specifically, Dallas County is at the 18th percentile.
How is natural disaster risk measured?
FEMA's National Risk Index (NRI) calculates risk scores for 18 natural hazard types across all U.S. counties and census tracts. The composite score combines Expected Annual Loss (estimated dollar losses from each hazard), Social Vulnerability (demographic factors affecting disaster impact), and Community Resilience (ability to recover). Percentile scores rank each county against all 3,144 U.S. counties, and risk ratings range from Very Low to Very High.
Is Dallas County a safe place to live?
Dallas County's composite risk score of 10th percentile is below the Arkansas state average of 56th percentile, indicating relatively lower exposure to natural hazards. However, no county is completely risk-free. The primary hazard type is earthquake at the 67th percentile. Residents should still maintain emergency preparedness plans and appropriate insurance coverage.

Counties with Similar Risk

Cleveland County

Arkansas

-0.6

Very Low

9th percentile

Grant County

Arkansas

+5.6

Very Low

16th percentile

Calhoun County

Arkansas

-7.8

Very Low

2th percentile

By Logan Johnson, Founder & Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Logan Johnson, Founder & Data Editor

Data Source

Risk data sourced from the FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Risk scores are relative rankings (0–100) across all US counties — not absolute risk measures. Higher scores indicate higher relative risk compared to other counties.

Disclaimer: This data is informational only. It is not financial, insurance, or legal advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making insurance or real estate decisions.

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