Forrest City, AR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Forrest City is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for St. Francis County, AR. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, earthquake, and ice storm.
Storm events near Forrest City
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Forrest City's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Forrest City 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 St. Francis County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Forrest City along with the rest of the county, not a Forrest City-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 27.1 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 41.2 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 90.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 85.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 96.2 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 52.9 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 83 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 41.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 51.2 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 88.7 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 56 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 47.8 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 88.7 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 41.1 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full St. Francis County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Forrest City, AR at risk of?
Forrest City 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 St. Francis County, where Forrest City is located, are tornado, earthquake, and ice storm.
What is Forrest City's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for St. Francis County, where Forrest City is located, scoring 96.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Forrest City a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Forrest City carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for St. Francis County.
Has Forrest City had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 12 tornado, 27 hail, 18 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Forrest City since 2016.