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Natural Disaster Risk β€” ZIP Code 71675

Wilmar, Arkansas

5.7out of 10
Moderate Risk

Risk Summary for ZIP 71675

ZIP 71675 scores 5.7/10 (Moderate risk), above the U.S. average of 4.5. The leading hazard is Earthquake.

Top Hazards

Earthquake Drought Ice Storm

All 18 Hazard Scores

Earthquake
8.6
Drought
8.5
Ice Storm
8.2
Extreme Heat
8.1
Hurricane
7.1
Strong Wind
7.1
Tornado
6.8
Tsunami
5.4
Volcanic Activity
5.1
Coastal Flooding
4.9
Hail
4.8
Avalanche
4.5
Lightning
4.2
Wildfire
3.5
Cold Wave
3.5
Landslide
3.4
Winter Weather
2.6
Riverine Flooding
1.0

How it compares

ZIP 71675
5.7
Arkansas avg.
6.2
US national avg.
4.5

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🏠 What this means for insurance

Average risk β€” 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: ZIP 71675, Arkansas

ZIP 71675 in Wilmar sits in the interior eastern United States. Its humid subtropical climate produces hot, humid summers and frequent severe thunderstorm activity, and notably a volatile spring storm season. These conditions define the natural disaster environment for households across this ZIP code.

According to FEMA's National Risk Index, ZIP 71675 carries an overall risk score of 5.7/10, placing it in the moderate category. Seismic activity is the dominant hazard, with the community situated in or near an active tectonic zone capable of producing damaging ground shaking. The area also faces notable exposure to drought and ice storm.

Within Arkansas, ZIP 71675's risk is, slightly below the 6.2/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Arkansas identifies earthquake as the foremost hazard, followed by drought and ice storm. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

ZIP 71675'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 earthquake exposure is adequately protected is a worthwhile step for property owners.

What this means for ZIP 71675: Earthquake preparedness

  • Identify "drop, cover, and hold on" spots in each room and keep an emergency kit with water for at least 72 hours.
  • Standard homeowners insurance excludes earthquake damage β€” a separate earthquake policy or endorsement is needed.
  • Secure heavy furniture, water heaters, and shelving to wall studs to reduce injury and damage during shaking.

Risk for the surrounding area

Local Factors for ZIP 71675

These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 71675 from other communities in Arkansas County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.

Population

1,785

Small Town

Geographic Zone

Inland

Reduced coastal hazard exposure

Climate Band

Mild Temperate

Latitude 33.6Β°

Flood Terrain

Minimal β€” county topography limits flood risk

Flood score: 1.0/10

Wildfire Exposure

Lower β€” moist climate limits wildfire frequency

Fire score: 3.5/10

Coordinates

33.6042Β° N, 91.9381Β° W

Population and coordinates from SimpleMaps US Cities data. Hazard scores from FEMA National Risk Index. Geographic classification derived from coordinates.

Recent Climate Data for ZIP 71675

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Data source: FEMA National Risk Index (NRI). County-level data applied to ZIP codes within each county. Scores are normalized to 1–10 across all US counties. This information is for general awareness only β€” consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.