Natural Disaster Risk in Sheridan

Natural Hazard Profile: Sheridan, Arkansas

Located in the interior eastern United States in Grant County, Sheridan is a city of approximately 12,337 residents. 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 Sheridan a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

Sheridan's overall natural disaster risk is rated 4.9/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. The area faces significant ice storm exposure, where the thermal profile of the atmosphere during winter storms frequently delivers freezing rain rather than snow. Secondary hazards include earthquake and heat.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Sheridan's natural disaster risk is near the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 6.2/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by ice storm and earthquake, as measured by FEMA across Grant County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

With a moderate risk rating, Sheridan 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.