El Dorado, AR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
El Dorado is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Union County, AR. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, heat wave, and strong wind.
Storm events near El Dorado
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of El Dorado's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to El Dorado 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 Union County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering El Dorado along with the rest of the county, not a El Dorado-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 27.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 51.2 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 77.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 84.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 69.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 21.2 | Very Low |
| Drought | 31.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 55.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 59.4 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 97.7 | Very High |
| Landslide | 48.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 64.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 78.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 29.3 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Union County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is El Dorado, AR at risk of?
El Dorado 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 Union County, where El Dorado is located, are ice storm, heat wave, and strong wind.
What is El Dorado's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Union County, where El Dorado is located, scoring 97.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is El Dorado a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — El Dorado carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Union County.
Has El Dorado had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 10 tornado, 64 hail, 77 inland flooding events within 25 miles of El Dorado since 2016.