Natural Disaster Risk in Gurdon

Natural Hazard Profile: Gurdon, Arkansas

Located in the interior eastern United States in Clark County, Gurdon is a town of roughly 2,913 residents. 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 Gurdon a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Gurdon's overall natural disaster risk is rated 6.1/10 (High) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Frequent lightning strikes from an active thunderstorm environment represent the top natural hazard risk, posing safety concerns and causing fire ignitions and power outages. Secondary hazards include ice storm and earthquake.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Gurdon's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, near the 6.2/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by lightning and ice storm, as measured by FEMA across Clark County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, Gurdon residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for lightning 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.