Batesville, AR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Batesville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Independence County, AR. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, earthquake, and tornado.
Storm events near Batesville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Batesville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Batesville itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Independence County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Batesville along with the rest of the county, not a Batesville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 70.5 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 56.5 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 90 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 76.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 89.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 72.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 58.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 44.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 50.7 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 97.9 | Very High |
| Landslide | 65.3 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 60.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 49.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 67.8 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Independence County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Batesville, AR at risk of?
Batesville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Independence County, where Batesville is located, are ice storm, earthquake, and tornado.
What is Batesville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Independence County, where Batesville is located, scoring 97.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Batesville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Batesville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Independence County.
Has Batesville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 52 hail, 62 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Batesville since 2016.