Natural Disaster Risk in Little Rock
Mississippi
Risk Summary for Little Rock
Little Rock scores 6.4/10 (High risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Hurricane.
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🏠 What this means for insurance
Above-average risk — check your policy limits
Standard homeowners insurance may not fully cover all hazards rated highly in this area. Verify that your policy includes adequate coverage for the top local hazards, and ask your insurer about specific endorsements or separate policies (e.g., flood, earthquake).
This is general information only. Consult a licensed insurance professional for advice specific to your property.
Natural Hazard Profile: Little Rock, Mississippi
Little Rock is a small community of about 1,472 in Newton County, in the interior eastern United States. The area experiences very hot, humid summers and mild winters, with overlapping tornado and hurricane seasons 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 Little Rock.
According to FEMA's National Risk Index, Little Rock carries an overall risk score of 6.4/10, placing it in the high category. Hurricane risk defines the natural hazard environment here, requiring residents to maintain seasonal preparedness plans and insurance coverage for wind and flood damage. The area also faces notable exposure to tornado and cold wave.
Little Rock's risk score, near the 6.1/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Newton County, the highest-scoring are hurricane, tornado, and cold wave. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.
With a high natural disaster risk rating, Little Rock residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for hurricane and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.
What this means for Little Rock: Hurricane preparedness
- Wind damage is usually covered by homeowners insurance, but storm-surge flooding requires separate flood coverage.
- Know your evacuation zone and route before hurricane season begins each June.
- Keep at least a week of supplies on hand; power and water service can be disrupted for days after landfall.
Local Factors for Little Rock
These city-level factors differentiate Little Rock from other communities in Newton County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
1,472
Small TownGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 32.5°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Lower — moist climate limits wildfire frequency
Fire score: 4.6/10
Coordinates
32.5145° N, 88.9853° W
Newton 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 Little Rock
Last 12 months · Source: Open-Meteo archive
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Other cities in Mississippi
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.