Hot Spring County
Arkansas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 56th
Hot Spring County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 55.5, 56th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and lightning exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $14M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Ice Storm | High | 1.13 / yr | $965K |
| Lightning | High | 64.17 / yr | $717K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 3.33 / yr | $1M |
| Hail | Medium | 5.00 / yr | $600K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 18.11 / yr | $984K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $924K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.40 / yr | $2M |
| Landslide | Low | 0.58 / yr | $2K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.82 / yr | $6M |
| Winter Weather | Low | 4.05 / yr | $57K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $47K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.04 / yr | $76K |
| Drought | Very Low | 10.81 / yr | $11K |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.79 / yr | $110K |
| 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 Hot Spring County?
Hot Spring County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 55.5 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 56th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Hot Spring County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (High, $965K EAL), Lightning (High, $717K EAL), Strong Wind (Medium, $1M EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Hot Spring County compare to other Arkansas counties?
Hot Spring County ranks #37 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. Hot Spring County's $14M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.