Natural Disaster Risk in Goodwin
Arkansas
Risk Summary for Goodwin
Goodwin scores 6.6/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Tornado.
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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.
Natural Hazard Profile: Goodwin, Arkansas
Located in the interior eastern United States in St. Francis County, Goodwin is a small unincorporated community. The humid subtropical climate that characterizes this part of Arkansas — marked by hot, humid summers and frequent severe thunderstorm activity — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Goodwin a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.
FEMA rates Goodwin's composite natural disaster risk at 6.6 out of 10 — high risk. Tornado activity is the top natural hazard risk, with the region lying in a corridor where warm, moist air frequently clashes with dry, cool air masses to spawn severe supercell thunderstorms. Residents should also account for earthquake and ice storm risk in their preparedness planning.
Relative to other U.S. communities, Goodwin's natural disaster risk is well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 6.2/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by tornado and earthquake, as measured by FEMA across St. Francis County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
With a high natural disaster risk rating, Goodwin residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for tornado and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.
What this means for Goodwin: Tornado preparedness
- Enable Wireless Emergency Alerts on your phone and have a NOAA weather radio as a backup.
- Review whether your insurance covers wind and debris damage, and document belongings in advance.
- Identify the safest interior room on the lowest floor — away from windows — as your shelter.
Local Factors for Goodwin
These city-level factors differentiate Goodwin from other communities in St. Francis County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
43
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 35.0°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 3.6/10
Coordinates
34.9569° N, 91.0320° W
St. Francis 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.