Natural Disaster Risk in Lewisville
Arkansas
Risk Summary for Lewisville
Lewisville scores 5.3/10 (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: Lewisville, Arkansas
Lewisville is a small community of about 1,663 in Lafayette 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 Lewisville.
FEMA rates Lewisville's composite natural disaster risk at 5.3 out of 10 — moderate risk. 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. Residents should also account for drought and hail risk in their preparedness planning.
Lewisville's risk score, slightly below the 6.2/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Lafayette County, the highest-scoring are ice storm, drought, and hail. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
With a moderate risk rating, Lewisville 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 Lewisville: Ice Storm preparedness
- Prepare for multi-day power outages, as ice accretion frequently downs power lines.
- Keep walkways treated and avoid travel during freezing-rain events.
- Have a backup heat source and charged devices ready before winter storms arrive.
Local Factors for Lewisville
These city-level factors differentiate Lewisville from other communities in Lafayette County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
1,663
Small TownGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 33.3°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 3.1/10
Coordinates
33.3201° N, 93.6337° W
Lafayette 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 Lewisville
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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.