Blytheville, AR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Blytheville 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 Mississippi County, AR. The county's highest-rated hazards are drought, earthquake, and ice storm.
Storm events near Blytheville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Blytheville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Blytheville 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 Mississippi County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Blytheville along with the rest of the county, not a Blytheville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 11.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 63 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 98 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 93.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 69.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 68 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 98.6 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 53.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 53 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 96.5 | Very High |
| Landslide | 39.1 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 94.1 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 41.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 81.4 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Mississippi County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Blytheville, AR at risk of?
Blytheville 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 Mississippi County, where Blytheville is located, are drought, earthquake, and ice storm.
What is Blytheville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Drought is the highest-rated hazard for Mississippi County, where Blytheville is located, scoring 98.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Blytheville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Blytheville 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 Mississippi County.
Has Blytheville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 25 tornado, 60 hail, 21 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Blytheville since 2016.