Bella Vista, AR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Bella Vista is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Benton County, AR. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, winter weather, and heat wave.
Storm events near Bella Vista
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Bella Vista's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Bella Vista 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 Benton County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Bella Vista along with the rest of the county, not a Bella Vista-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 92.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 90.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 86.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 94.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 79.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 81 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 45.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 82.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 52.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 99.9 | Very High |
| Landslide | 87.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 94.6 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 93.3 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 96.2 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Benton County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Bella Vista, AR at risk of?
Bella Vista is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Benton County, where Bella Vista is located, are ice storm, winter weather, and heat wave.
What is Bella Vista's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Benton County, where Bella Vista is located, scoring 99.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Bella Vista a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Bella Vista carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Benton County.
Has Bella Vista had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 35 tornado, 283 hail, 194 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Bella Vista since 2016.