Siloam Springs, AR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Siloam Springs 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 Benton County, AR. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, winter weather, and heat wave.
Storm events near Siloam Springs
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Siloam Springs's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Siloam Springs 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 Benton County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Siloam Springs along with the rest of the county, not a Siloam Springs-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 92.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 90.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 86.8 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 94.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 79.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 81 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 45.7 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 82.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 52.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 99.9 | Very High |
| Landslide | 87.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 94.6 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 93.3 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 96.2 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Benton County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Siloam Springs, AR at risk of?
Siloam Springs 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 Benton County, where Siloam Springs is located, are ice storm, winter weather, and heat wave.
What is Siloam Springs's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Benton County, where Siloam Springs is located, scoring 99.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Siloam Springs a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Siloam Springs 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 Benton County.
Has Siloam Springs had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 47 tornado, 227 hail, 134 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Siloam Springs since 2016.