Logan County
Arkansas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 48th
Logan County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 48.2, 48th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and heat wave exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $12M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Ice Storm | High | 1.07 / yr | $643K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 16.82 / yr | $857K |
| Wildfire | Low | 0.00 / yr | $158K |
| Lightning | Medium | 61.71 / yr | $355K |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.48 / yr | $2M |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $385K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 6.07 / yr | $72K |
| Drought | Low | 14.58 / yr | $213K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 1.07 / yr | $7M |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 4.16 / yr | $527K |
| Hail | Low | 5.65 / yr | $210K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.51 / yr | $1K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.01 / yr | $36K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.11 / yr | $568K |
| 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 Logan County?
Logan County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 48.2 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 48th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Logan County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (High, $643K EAL), Heat Wave (Low, $857K EAL), Wildfire (Low, $158K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Logan County compare to other Arkansas counties?
Logan County ranks #48 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. Logan County's $12M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.