Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 72958
Waldron, Arkansas
Risk Summary for ZIP 72958
ZIP 72958 scores 4.9/10 (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: ZIP 72958, Arkansas
Located in the interior eastern United States, ZIP 72958 serves the Waldron community. The humid subtropical climate of this part of Arkansas — bringing hot, humid summers and frequent severe thunderstorm activity — directly shapes the hazard exposure for properties in this postal area.
ZIP 72958'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 wildfire and landslide.
Relative to other U.S. communities, ZIP 72958'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 wildfire, as measured by FEMA across Arkansas. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.
With a moderate risk rating, ZIP 72958 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.
What this means for ZIP 72958: 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.
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Local Factors for ZIP 72958
These city-level factors differentiate ZIP 72958 from other communities in Arkansas County and provide geographic context for its hazard exposure.
Population
6,948
Small TownGeographic Zone
Inland
Reduced coastal hazard exposure
Climate Band
Mild Temperate
Latitude 34.9°
Flood Terrain
Minimal — county topography limits flood risk
Flood score: 1.0/10
Wildfire Exposure
Moderate — seasonal fire risk
Fire score: 7.1/10
Coordinates
34.9017° N, 94.1466° 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 72958
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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 — consult official emergency management resources and a licensed insurer for property-specific advice.