Natural Disaster Risk in Bigelow

Natural Hazard Profile: Bigelow, Arkansas

Bigelow, in Perry County, is a town of roughly 2,727 residents situated in the interior eastern United States. Its humid subtropical climate brings hot, humid summers and frequent severe thunderstorm activity, and in particular a volatile spring storm season. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Bigelow residents and property owners must navigate.

Bigelow's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.4/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Freezing rain and ice accretion are the primary winter hazard, with glaze ice events capable of downing power lines, snapping tree limbs, and making roads impassable for days. Secondary hazards include tornado and earthquake.

Within Arkansas, Bigelow's risk is, slightly below the 6.2/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Perry County identifies ice storm as the foremost hazard, followed by tornado and earthquake. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

Bigelow's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that ice storm exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.