Searcy, AR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Searcy 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 White County, AR. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, earthquake, and tornado.
Storm events near Searcy
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Searcy's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Searcy 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 White County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Searcy along with the rest of the county, not a Searcy-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 79.4 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 80.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 96 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 88.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 91.9 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 48 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 69.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 71 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 54.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 98.1 | Very High |
| Landslide | 50.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 74.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 90.4 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 80.6 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full White County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Searcy, AR at risk of?
Searcy 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 White County, where Searcy is located, are ice storm, earthquake, and tornado.
What is Searcy's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for White County, where Searcy is located, scoring 98.1 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Searcy a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Searcy 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 White County.
Has Searcy had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 13 tornado, 91 hail, 240 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Searcy since 2016.