Carroll County
Arkansas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 65th
Carroll County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 64.6, 65th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and landslide exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $16M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Ice Storm | Very High | 1.95 / yr | $2M |
| Landslide | Medium | 1.27 / yr | $33K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.47 / yr | $3M |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 11.21 / yr | $120K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 5.47 / yr | $766K |
| Lightning | Medium | 58.17 / yr | $410K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 1.79 / yr | $2M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $538K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 9.11 / yr | $588K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.11 / yr | $7M |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $81K |
| Hail | Low | 7.04 / yr | $241K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $51K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | Very Low | 11.44 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Carroll County?
Carroll County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 64.6 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 65th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Carroll County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (Very High, $2M EAL), Landslide (Medium, $33K EAL), Tornado (Medium, $3M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Carroll County compare to other Arkansas counties?
Carroll County ranks #30 of 75 Arkansas counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Carroll County's $16M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.