Natural Disaster Risk in New Edinburg
Arkansas
Risk Summary for New Edinburg
New Edinburg scores 4.6/10 (Moderate risk), near 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: New Edinburg, Arkansas
Located in the interior eastern United States in Cleveland County, New Edinburg is a small community of about 836. 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 New Edinburg a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.
FEMA rates New Edinburg's composite natural disaster risk at 4.6 out of 10 — moderate risk. Ice storm risk tops the local winter hazard profile, with freezing rain events capable of coating roads, trees, and power lines with ice that causes widespread outages and dangerous travel conditions. Residents should also account for earthquake and hurricane risk in their preparedness planning.
Relative to other U.S. communities, New Edinburg's natural disaster risk is near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, considerably below the 6.2/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by ice storm and earthquake, as measured by FEMA across Cleveland County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
New Edinburg'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 ice storm exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.
What this means for New Edinburg: Ice Storm preparedness
- Keep walkways treated and avoid travel during freezing-rain events.
- Have a backup heat source and charged devices ready before winter storms arrive.
- Prepare for multi-day power outages, as ice accretion frequently downs power lines.
Local Factors for New Edinburg
These city-level factors differentiate New Edinburg from other communities in Cleveland County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
836
RuralGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 33.8°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 3.5/10
Coordinates
33.7627° N, 92.1973° W
Cleveland 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.