Phillips County
Arkansas — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 62th
Phillips County faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 61.7, 62th national percentile), driven primarily by earthquake and tornado 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
| Earthquake | Medium | 0.00 / yr | $5M |
| Tornado | Medium | 0.46 / yr | $2M |
| Heat Wave | Low | 23.26 / yr | $706K |
| Drought | Medium | 8.76 / yr | $424K |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 0.81 / yr | $142K |
| Strong Wind | Medium | 1.64 / yr | $602K |
| Hurricane | Very Low | 0.02 / yr | $99K |
| Hail | Low | 2.71 / yr | $190K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.23 / yr | $1K |
| Cold Wave | Low | 1.21 / yr | $568K |
| Riverine Flood | Low | 0.61 / yr | $4M |
| Lightning | Low | 60.29 / yr | $99K |
| Winter Weather | Low | 4.32 / yr | $18K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $4K |
| 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 Phillips County?
Phillips County has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 61.7 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 62th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Phillips County?
The three highest-rated hazards are Earthquake (Medium, $5M EAL), Tornado (Medium, $2M EAL), Heat Wave (Low, $706K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Phillips County compare to other Arkansas counties?
Phillips County ranks #33 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. Phillips County's $14M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.