Harrison, AR

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 13,723 · Part of Boone County

Harrison is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Boone County, AR. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, cold wave, and lightning.

Storm events near Harrison

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Harrison's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Harrison itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 15 events
Hail 102 events
Inland Flooding 37 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Boone County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Harrison along with the rest of the county, not a Harrison-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 65.6 Relatively Low
Inland Flooding 51.2 Relatively Low
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 71.3 Relatively Low
Heat Wave 64.4 Relatively Low
Tornado 78.6 Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 87.9 Relatively Moderate
Drought 0 No Rating
Hail 42.5 Relatively Low
Hurricane 37.5 Very Low
Ice Storm 97.3 Very High
Landslide 69.8 Relatively Low
Lightning 79.4 Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind 70.6 Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 67.1 Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Boone County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Harrison, AR at risk of?

Harrison 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 Boone County, where Harrison is located, are ice storm, cold wave, and lightning.

What is Harrison's biggest natural hazard risk?

Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Boone County, where Harrison is located, scoring 97.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").

Is Harrison a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Harrison carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Boone County.

Has Harrison had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 15 tornado, 102 hail, 37 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Harrison since 2016.