Hot Springs, AR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Hot Springs 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 Garland County, AR. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, strong wind, and tornado.
Storm events near Hot Springs
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Hot Springs's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Hot Springs 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 Garland County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Hot Springs along with the rest of the county, not a Hot Springs-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 72.9 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 90.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 89.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 93.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 96.4 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 45.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 95.4 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 62.1 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 99.5 | Very High |
| Landslide | 91.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 89.6 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 96.8 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 91 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Garland County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Hot Springs, AR at risk of?
Hot Springs 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 Garland County, where Hot Springs is located, are ice storm, strong wind, and tornado.
What is Hot Springs's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Garland County, where Hot Springs is located, scoring 99.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Hot Springs a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Hot Springs 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 Garland County.
Has Hot Springs had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 15 tornado, 94 hail, 87 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Hot Springs since 2016.