Malvern, AR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Malvern is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Hot Spring County, AR. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, lightning, and strong wind.
Storm events near Malvern
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Malvern's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Malvern 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 Hot Spring County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Malvern along with the rest of the county, not a Malvern-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 55.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 58.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 76.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 77.6 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 68.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 14.7 | Very Low |
| Drought | 26.5 | Very Low |
| Hail | 78.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 53.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 93.3 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 62.8 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 86 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 81.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 55.4 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Hot Spring County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Malvern, AR at risk of?
Malvern 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 Hot Spring County, where Malvern is located, are ice storm, lightning, and strong wind.
What is Malvern's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Hot Spring County, where Malvern is located, scoring 93.3 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Malvern a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Malvern carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Hot Spring County.
Has Malvern had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 14 tornado, 122 hail, 138 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Malvern since 2016.