Cabot, AR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Cabot is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Lonoke County, AR. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, earthquake, and strong wind.
Storm events near Cabot
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Cabot's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Cabot 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 Lonoke County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Cabot along with the rest of the county, not a Cabot-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 52.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 69.3 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 92.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 85 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 86.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 44.5 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 40 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 71.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 52.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 95.2 | Very High |
| Landslide | 40.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 67.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 86.6 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 65.5 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Lonoke County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Cabot, AR at risk of?
Cabot 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 Lonoke County, where Cabot is located, are ice storm, earthquake, and strong wind.
What is Cabot's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Lonoke County, where Cabot is located, scoring 95.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Cabot a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Cabot carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Lonoke County.
Has Cabot had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 26 tornado, 155 hail, 187 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Cabot since 2016.