Conway, AR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Conway 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 Faulkner County, AR. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, tornado, and earthquake.
Storm events near Conway
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Conway's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Conway 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 Faulkner County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Conway along with the rest of the county, not a Conway-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 77.8 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 77 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 94.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 91.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 97.1 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 51.4 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 48.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 57.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 52.8 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 98.2 | Very High |
| Landslide | 61.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 81.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 92.2 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 83.6 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Faulkner County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Conway, AR at risk of?
Conway 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 Faulkner County, where Conway is located, are ice storm, tornado, and earthquake.
What is Conway's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Faulkner County, where Conway is located, scoring 98.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Conway a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Conway 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 Faulkner County.
Has Conway had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 29 tornado, 174 hail, 247 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Conway since 2016.