Safest places to live in Arkansas from natural disasters
The lowest natural-disaster risk in Arkansas is in Calhoun County, Chicot County, Cleveland County, where FEMA rates few or no severe perils. The most exposed county is Pulaski County, driven by tornado. This page ranks every Arkansas county by physical peril exposure, from official FEMA National Risk Index data.
Lowest-risk counties in Arkansas
| County | Physical risk | Top severe peril |
|---|---|---|
| Calhoun County | Low | none rated high |
| Chicot County | Low | none rated high |
| Cleveland County | Low | none rated high |
| Dallas County | Low | none rated high |
| Desha County | Low | none rated high |
| Drew County | Low | none rated high |
| Grant County | Low | none rated high |
| Monroe County | Low | none rated high |
Highest-risk counties in Arkansas
| County | Physical risk | Driven by |
|---|---|---|
| Pulaski County | High | tornado |
| Craighead County | Elevated | tornado |
| Faulkner County | Elevated | tornado |
| Garland County | Elevated | tornado |
| Jefferson County | Elevated | tornado |
Dominant perils in Arkansas
Across Arkansas, the perils most often rated Relatively High or higher by FEMA are tornado. County rankings reflect physical exposure, not dollar value, so a county can rank low here even if it is densely developed. For a specific property, the flood zone and exact peril ratings matter more than the county summary.
Look up any Arkansas address on the Safe Havens map, or read how Plattow scores risk and FEMA flood zones. See all states on the states index.