Russellville, AR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Russellville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Pope County, AR. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, tornado, and heat wave.
Storm events near Russellville
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Russellville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Russellville 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 Pope County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Russellville along with the rest of the county, not a Russellville-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 72.3 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 75.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 84.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 86.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 94.6 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 51.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 51.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 57.2 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 43 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 96.2 | Very High |
| Landslide | 67.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 70.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 81.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 79.2 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Pope County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Russellville, AR at risk of?
Russellville 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 Pope County, where Russellville is located, are ice storm, tornado, and heat wave.
What is Russellville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Pope County, where Russellville is located, scoring 96.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Russellville a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Russellville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Pope County.
Has Russellville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 11 tornado, 76 hail, 90 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Russellville since 2016.