Jonesboro, AR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Jonesboro 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 Craighead County, AR. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, earthquake, and tornado.
Storm events near Jonesboro
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Jonesboro's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Jonesboro 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 Craighead County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Jonesboro along with the rest of the county, not a Jonesboro-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 43.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 78.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 97.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 95.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 97.7 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 93.6 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 92.1 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 67.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 56.8 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 99.5 | Very High |
| Landslide | 70.1 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 84.8 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 75 | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 Craighead County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Jonesboro, AR at risk of?
Jonesboro 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 Craighead County, where Jonesboro is located, are ice storm, earthquake, and tornado.
What is Jonesboro's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Craighead County, where Jonesboro is located, scoring 99.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Jonesboro a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Jonesboro 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 Craighead County.
Has Jonesboro had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 37 tornado, 129 hail, 54 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Jonesboro since 2016.