Natural Disaster Risk in Fountain Hill
Arkansas
Risk Summary for Fountain Hill
Fountain Hill scores 5.9/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Ice Storm.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Average risk — standard coverage usually sufficient
This area carries average natural disaster risk. A standard homeowners or renters policy should cover common events, but review the exclusions for floods and earthquakes, which are almost never included by default.
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Fountain Hill, Arkansas
Fountain Hill, in Ashley County, is a small community of about 759 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 Fountain Hill residents and property owners must navigate.
Fountain Hill's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.9/10 (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 earthquake and drought.
Within Arkansas, Fountain Hill's risk is, near the 6.2/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Ashley County identifies ice storm as the foremost hazard, followed by earthquake and drought. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.
With a moderate risk rating, Fountain Hill residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for ice storm is recommended.
What this means for Fountain Hill: Ice Storm preparedness
- Have a backup heat source and charged devices ready before winter storms arrive.
- Prepare for multi-day power outages, as ice accretion frequently downs power lines.
- Keep walkways treated and avoid travel during freezing-rain events.
Local Factors for Fountain Hill
These city-level factors differentiate Fountain Hill from other communities in Ashley County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
759
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 33.4°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 4.1/10
Coordinates
33.3884° N, 91.8788° W
Ashley County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). Scores normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. City scores inherit county-level FEMA data. For informational purposes only.