Sharp County
Arkansas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 68th
Sharp County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 68.1, 68th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and earthquake 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 | 1.18 / yr | $2M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.01 / yr | $2M |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 2.28 / yr | $760K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.41 / yr | $2M |
| Landslide | Low | 1.37 / yr | $6K |
| Cold Wave | Medium | 2.11 / yr | $1M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 12.05 / yr | $576K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 2.00 / yr | $7M |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 8.21 / yr | $62K |
| Lightning | Low | 57.49 / yr | $163K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $36K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $47K |
| Drought | Very Low | 6.66 / yr | $16K |
| Hail | Very Low | 3.81 / yr | $55K |
| 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 Sharp County?
Sharp County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 68.1 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 68th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Sharp County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (Very High, $2M EAL), Earthquake (Low, $2M EAL), Strong Wind (Medium, $760K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Sharp County compare to other Arkansas counties?
Sharp County ranks #24 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. Sharp County's $16M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.