Nevada County
Arkansas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
Very LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 31th
Nevada County faces very low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 30.6, 31th national percentile), driven primarily by ice storm and hail exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $6M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Ice Storm | Very High | 0.70 / yr | $2M |
| Hail | Low | 4.68 / yr | $329K |
| Earthquake | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $227K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.04 / yr | $85K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 18.21 / yr | $276K |
| Lightning | Low | 63.80 / yr | $129K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.39 / yr | $646K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 4.02 / yr | $288K |
| Drought | Low | 17.15 / yr | $45K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 4.58 / yr | $18K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $8K |
| Riverine Flood | Very Low | 0.71 / yr | $2M |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.20 / yr | $75 |
| Cold Wave | Very Low | 0.89 / yr | $28K |
| 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 Nevada County?
Nevada County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 30.6 out of 100, placing it in the Very Low category and the 31th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Nevada County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Ice Storm (Very High, $2M EAL), Hail (Low, $329K EAL), Earthquake (Very Low, $227K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Nevada County compare to other Arkansas counties?
Nevada County ranks #65 of 75 Arkansas counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a very 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. Nevada County's $6M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.