Pine Bluff, AR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Pine Bluff 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 Jefferson County, AR. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, strong wind, and earthquake.
Storm events near Pine Bluff
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Pine Bluff's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Pine Bluff 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 Jefferson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Pine Bluff along with the rest of the county, not a Pine Bluff-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 57.6 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 78.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 95.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 91.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 92.5 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 42.8 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 62.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 77.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 65.3 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 97.4 | Very High |
| Landslide | 46.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 86.4 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 95.8 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 78.2 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Jefferson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Pine Bluff, AR at risk of?
Pine Bluff 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 Jefferson County, where Pine Bluff is located, are ice storm, strong wind, and earthquake.
What is Pine Bluff's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Jefferson County, where Pine Bluff is located, scoring 97.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Pine Bluff a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Pine Bluff 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 Jefferson County.
Has Pine Bluff had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 10 tornado, 55 hail, 58 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Pine Bluff since 2016.