Little River County
Arkansas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 44th
Little River County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 44.1, 44th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and lightning exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $9M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Ice Storm | Very High | 0.48 / yr | $2M |
| Lightning | Medium | 61.95 / yr | $499K |
| Hail | Medium | 4.85 / yr | $564K |
| Drought | Medium | 25.83 / yr | $591K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $381K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 18.37 / yr | $354K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.36 / yr | $982K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 4.18 / yr | $316K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.86 / yr | $4M |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $25K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 4.37 / yr | $29K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $15K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.10 / yr | $47 |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.95 / yr | $48K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / 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 Little River County?
Little River County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 44.1 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 44th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Little River County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (Very High, $2M EAL), Lightning (Medium, $499K EAL), Hail (Medium, $564K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Little River County compare to other Arkansas counties?
Little River County ranks #52 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. Little River County's $9M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.