Natural Disaster Risk in Pike County

Natural Hazard Profile: Pike County, Arkansas

Pike County is located in the United States in Arkansas, home to roughly 10,148 residents. The county experiences hot, humid summers and frequent severe thunderstorm activity, with a volatile spring storm season shaping the natural hazards faced by its communities. FEMA assesses risk at this county level, providing the baseline for every city and ZIP code within its boundaries.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Pike County carries an overall risk score of 5.5/10, placing it in the moderate category. The area faces significant ice storm exposure, where the thermal profile of the atmosphere during winter storms frequently delivers freezing rain rather than snow. The area also faces notable exposure to hail and hurricane.

Pike County'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 Pike County, the highest-scoring are ice storm, hail, and hurricane. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

With a moderate risk rating, Pike County 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.