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FEMA National Risk Index

Logan County Disaster Risk

Logan County, Arkansas

FEMA Risk Rating

Relatively Low

National Percentile

48th

of 3,144 counties

State Rank

#48

of 75 (1 = highest risk)

Flood Risk

57th

percentile

Hazard Risk Breakdown

Flood

River, coastal, and surface flooding risk

Relatively Low

Higher than 57% of US counties

Wildfire

Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk

Relatively Low

Higher than 72% of US counties

Tornado

Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk

Relatively Low

Higher than 66% of US counties

Earthquake

Seismic activity and ground shaking risk

Relatively Low

Higher than 61% of US counties

Hurricane

Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk

Relatively Low

Higher than 45% of US counties

Risk Advisory: Logan County

Risk Verdict

Logan County shows a relatively low overall disaster risk profile, scoring in the 48th 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

Wildfire risk is the dominant hazard for Logan County, scoring in the 72th percentile nationally. It is followed by tornado risk at the 66th percentile. Additional hazards include earthquake (61th), flood (57th), hurricane (45th).

Preparedness Context

With wildfire risk as the top concern, Logan County residents should create defensible space around your property, sign up for local emergency alerts, and prepare a go-bag with essential documents and medications. 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

Logan County is notably safer than the average county in Arkansas. Its composite risk score is 7.3 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 Logan County, AR?
Logan County has a FEMA National Risk Index rating of Relatively Low, placing it in the 48th 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 Logan County?
Logan County is evaluated for five major natural hazard types: wildfire (72th percentile), tornado (66th percentile), earthquake (61th percentile), flooding (57th percentile), hurricane (45th percentile). The highest-risk hazard is wildfire at the 72th 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 Logan County risk compare to the Arkansas average?
Logan County's composite risk percentile is 48th, compared to the Arkansas state average of 56th percentile. The state's overall risk rating is Relatively Low. This means Logan County faces lower natural disaster risk than the typical county in Arkansas.
Is Logan County at risk for wildfire?
Yes, Logan County's wildfire risk is at the 72th percentile nationally. This is above the national median. For flooding specifically, Logan County is at the 57th 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 Logan County a safe place to live?
Logan County's composite risk score of 48th 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 wildfire at the 72th percentile. Residents should still maintain emergency preparedness plans and appropriate insurance coverage.

Counties with Similar Risk

Marion County

Arkansas

-0.2

Relatively Low

48th percentile

Howard County

Arkansas

+0.3

Relatively Low

49th percentile

Franklin County

Arkansas

+1.2

Relatively Low

49th 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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