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FEMA National Risk Index

Little River County Disaster Risk

Little River County, Arkansas

FEMA Risk Rating

Relatively Low

National Percentile

44th

of 3,144 counties

State Rank

#52

of 75 (1 = highest risk)

Flood Risk

44th

percentile

Hazard Risk Breakdown

Flood

River, coastal, and surface flooding risk

Relatively Low

Higher than 44% of US counties

Wildfire

Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk

Very Low

Higher than 38% of US counties

Tornado

Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk

Relatively Low

Higher than 55% of US counties

Earthquake

Seismic activity and ground shaking risk

Relatively Low

Higher than 64% of US counties

Hurricane

Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk

Relatively Low

Higher than 43% of US counties

Risk Advisory: Little River County

Risk Verdict

Little River County shows a relatively low overall disaster risk profile, scoring in the 44th percentile nationally. The county faces moderate hazard exposure relative to other U.S. counties. Standard emergency preparedness is recommended, with attention to the specific hazards that dominate locally.

Hazard Breakdown

Earthquake risk is the dominant hazard for Little River County, scoring in the 64th percentile nationally. It is followed by tornado risk at the 55th percentile. Additional hazards include flood (44th), hurricane (43th), wildfire (38th).

Preparedness Context

With earthquake risk as the top concern, Little River County residents should secure heavy furniture and appliances, know how to shut off utilities, and keep emergency supplies accessible. Secondary risks such as tornado 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

Little River County is notably safer than the average county in Arkansas. Its composite risk score is 11.5 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 Little River County, AR?
Little River County has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low, placing it in the 44th 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 Little River County?
Little River County is evaluated for five major natural hazard types: earthquake (64th percentile), tornado (55th percentile), flooding (44th percentile), hurricane (43th percentile), wildfire (38th percentile). The highest-risk hazard is earthquake at the 64th 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 Little River County risk compare to the Arkansas average?
Little River County's composite risk percentile is 44th, compared to the Arkansas state average of 56th percentile. The state's overall risk rating is Relatively Low. This means Little River County faces lower natural disaster risk than the typical county in Arkansas.
Is Little River County at risk for earthquake?
Yes, Little River County's earthquake risk is at the 64th percentile nationally. This is above the national median. For flooding specifically, Little River County is at the 44th 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 Little River County a safe place to live?
Little River County's composite risk score of 44th 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 64th percentile. Residents should still maintain emergency preparedness plans and appropriate insurance coverage.

Counties with Similar Risk

Chicot County

Arkansas

-0.3

Relatively Low

44th percentile

Madison County

Arkansas

+1.0

Relatively Low

45th percentile

Woodruff County

Arkansas

-1.8

Very Low

42th 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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