Natural Disaster Risk in Hickory Plains
Arkansas
Risk Summary for Hickory Plains
Hickory Plains scores 5.2/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Earthquake.
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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: Hickory Plains, Arkansas
Located in the interior eastern United States in Prairie County, Hickory Plains 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 Hickory Plains a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.
Hickory Plains's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.2/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Earthquake risk stands out in the local hazard profile, driven by proximity to fault systems with a history of significant ground movement. Secondary hazards include ice storm and tornado.
Relative to other U.S. communities, Hickory Plains's natural disaster risk is above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 6.2/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by earthquake and ice storm, as measured by FEMA across Prairie County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
Hickory Plains's moderate risk profile means that while catastrophic events are less frequent, they do occur. Standard homeowners insurance typically covers many common hazards here, but confirming that earthquake exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.
What this means for Hickory Plains: Earthquake preparedness
- Secure heavy furniture, water heaters, and shelving to wall studs to reduce injury and damage during shaking.
- Identify "drop, cover, and hold on" spots in each room and keep an emergency kit with water for at least 72 hours.
- Standard homeowners insurance excludes earthquake damage — a separate earthquake policy or endorsement is needed.
Local Factors for Hickory Plains
These city-level factors differentiate Hickory Plains from other communities in Prairie County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
259
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: 3.0/10
Coordinates
34.9814° N, 91.7171° W
Prairie 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.