Natural Disaster Risk in Heth
Arkansas
Risk Summary for Heth
Heth 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: Heth, Arkansas
Heth is a small community of about 513 in St. Francis County, in the interior eastern United States. The area experiences hot, humid summers and frequent severe thunderstorm activity, with a volatile spring storm season shaping the pattern of natural hazards that residents encounter. Understanding the local risk profile is essential for anyone living in, moving to, or owning property in Heth.
According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Heth carries an overall risk score of 6.6/10, placing it in the high category. Tornadoes represent the primary threat to life and property here, with the local geography placing the community squarely in a high-frequency severe weather corridor. The area also faces notable exposure to earthquake and ice storm.
Heth's risk score, near the 6.2/10 state average and well above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for St. Francis County, the highest-scoring are tornado, earthquake, and ice storm. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
With a high natural disaster risk rating, Heth 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 Heth: Tornado preparedness
- Identify the safest interior room on the lowest floor — away from windows — as your shelter.
- 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.
Local Factors for Heth
These city-level factors differentiate Heth from other communities in St. Francis County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
513
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 35.1°
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
35.0846° N, 90.4820° W
St. Francis County
Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.
Recent Climate Data for Heth
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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.