Randolph County Disaster Risk
Randolph County, Arkansas
FEMA Risk Rating
Relatively Low
National Percentile
67th
of 3,144 counties
State Rank
#27
of 75 (1 = highest risk)
Flood Risk
46th
percentile
Hazard Risk Breakdown
Flood
River, coastal, and surface flooding risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 46% of US counties
Wildfire
Wildland and wildland-urban interface fire risk
Very Low
Higher than 40% of US counties
Tornado
Tornado and severe thunderstorm risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 78% of US counties
Earthquake
Seismic activity and ground shaking risk
Moderate
Higher than 92% of US counties
Hurricane
Tropical cyclone and hurricane risk
Relatively Low
Higher than 49% of US counties
Risk Overview
About Natural Disaster Risk in Randolph County, Arkansas
Randolph County above average
Randolph County's composite risk score of 66.98 exceeds the national average and carries a Relatively Low rating overall. The score reflects significant exposure to certain hazards, particularly earthquakes and tornadoes.
Moderate risk for Arkansas
At 66.98, Randolph County ranks above Arkansas's state average of 55.51, placing it in the riskier half of state counties. However, it remains well below Pulaski County's extreme exposure.
Higher risk in northeast cluster
Randolph County (66.98) exceeds Prairie County (41.38) but trails Pulaski County (96.79) and Saline County (77.64). Your northeastern Arkansas location puts you between safer western counties and the state's highest-risk urban center.
Earthquakes and tornadoes dominate
Earthquake risk reaches 92.40, the county's critical vulnerability, while tornado risk (77.80) presents significant spring threat. Flood risk (45.52) and wildfire risk (40.04) are notably lower, giving you some relief on those fronts.
Earthquake and storm protection
Prioritize earthquake coverage in your homeowners policy and secure all furniture and appliances to walls to prevent collapse during shaking. Establish a tornado safety plan with a designated shelter area, and consider a weather radio that alerts you to both earthquake and severe weather warnings.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index · Narrative reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor
Preparedness Guide
What to Prepare for in Randolph County
Top Hazards by Exposure
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.19.0 · Percentiles are national (3,144 counties)
Risk Advisory: Randolph County
Risk Verdict
Randolph County's FEMA risk score places it at the 67th percentile nationally, indicating lower-than-typical exposure for a U.S. county. A moderate composite score often means one or two hazard categories are doing the heavy lifting — knowing which ones matters for preparation.
Hazard Breakdown
Earthquake risk is Randolph County's dominant natural hazard, ranked at the 92th percentile nationally under FEMA's National Risk Index. Tornado ranks second at the 78th percentile nationally. Additional tracked hazards include hurricane (49th percentile), flood (46th percentile), wildfire (40th percentile).
Preparedness Context
With earthquake ranked as the top hazard at the 92th percentile nationally, Randolph County residents benefit from reviewing homeowners insurance: standard policies rarely cover earthquake damage, and separate earthquake insurance must be purchased before an event. Alongside earthquake exposure, Randolph County's tornado risk at the 78th percentile nationally reinforces the value of maintaining a household emergency supply cache usable for multiple hazard scenarios. Earthquake insurance in Randolph County is typically offered as a separate policy — standard homeowners coverage excludes ground movement. Reviewing this gap and comparing policy options before an event is a financial preparedness step with potentially large consequences.
Regional Context
The Arkansas county average is 11.5 composite points below Randolph County's score, a gap that reflects the county's elevated position in the state's hazard distribution.
Is your household prepared for Randolph County's hazards?
Review FEMA's county-specific preparedness checklists and emergency planning guides.
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.