Natural Disaster Risk in Craighead County
Arkansas
7.7out of 10
Risk Summary for Craighead County
Above-average natural disaster risk. Several hazards pose meaningful threats. Ensure adequate home and property insurance.
Top Hazards
Ice Storm Earthquake Tornado
All 18 Hazard Scores
Ice Storm 10.0
Earthquake 9.8
Tornado 9.8
Extreme Heat 9.6
Cold Wave 9.4
Drought 9.3
Winter Weather 9.2
Lightning 8.7
Strong Wind 7.8
Landslide 7.4
Hurricane 7.1
Hail 7.1
Tsunami 5.4
Wildfire 5.1
Volcanic Activity 5.1
Coastal Flooding 4.9
Avalanche 4.5
Riverine Flooding 1.0
How it compares
Craighead County 7.7
Arkansas avg. 6.2
US national avg. 4.5
Live Conditions
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Cities in Craighead County
Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. For informational purposes only.