Cross County
Arkansas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 65th
Cross County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 64.9, 65th national percentile), driven primarily by earthquake and ice storm exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $20M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Earthquake | Medium | 0.01 / yr | $11M |
| Ice Storm | High | 1.12 / yr | $578K |
| Drought | Medium | 8.10 / yr | $881K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 22.47 / yr | $745K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 1.81 / yr | $792K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.45 / yr | $1M |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.40 / yr | $1K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $58K |
| Hail | Low | 3.31 / yr | $154K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.50 / yr | $4M |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.68 / yr | $452K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 6.16 / yr | $31K |
| Lightning | Low | 58.21 / yr | $92K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $3K |
| 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 Cross County?
Cross County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 64.9 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 Cross County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Earthquake (Medium, $11M EAL), Ice Storm (High, $578K EAL), Drought (Medium, $881K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Cross County compare to other Arkansas counties?
Cross County ranks #28 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. Cross County's $20M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.