Springdale, AR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Springdale 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 Washington County, AR. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, heat wave, and winter weather.
Storm events near Springdale
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Springdale's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Springdale 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 Washington County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Springdale along with the rest of the county, not a Springdale-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 94.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 90.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 84.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 99.4 | Relatively High |
| Tornado | 95.4 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 83.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 94.1 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 54.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 99.8 | Very High |
| Landslide | 83.7 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 92.9 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 72.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 96.9 | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Washington County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Springdale, AR at risk of?
Springdale 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 Washington County, where Springdale is located, are ice storm, heat wave, and winter weather.
What is Springdale's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Washington County, where Springdale is located, scoring 99.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Very High").
Is Springdale a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Springdale 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 Washington County.
Has Springdale had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 34 tornado, 275 hail, 140 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Springdale since 2016.