Mountain Home, AR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Mountain Home is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Baxter County, AR. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, strong wind, and tornado.
Storm events near Mountain Home
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Mountain Home's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Mountain Home 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 Baxter County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Mountain Home along with the rest of the county, not a Mountain Home-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 71.9 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 64.4 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 86 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 76 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 86.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 72.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 34.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 35.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 99.4 | Very High |
| Landslide | 82.3 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 81 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 93.1 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 79.6 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Baxter County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Mountain Home, AR at risk of?
Mountain Home 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 Baxter County, where Mountain Home is located, are ice storm, strong wind, and tornado.
What is Mountain Home's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Baxter County, where Mountain Home is located, scoring 99.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Mountain Home a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Mountain Home carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Baxter County.
Has Mountain Home had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 9 tornado, 95 hail, 150 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Mountain Home since 2016.