Texarkana, AR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Texarkana is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Miller County, AR. The county's highest-rated hazards are hail, ice storm, and strong wind.
Storm events near Texarkana
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Texarkana's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Texarkana 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 Miller County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Texarkana along with the rest of the county, not a Texarkana-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 64.3 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 57.3 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 68.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 87.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 84.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 38.5 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 79.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 97.7 | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | 51.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 97.7 | Very High |
| Landslide | 37.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 80.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 89.5 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 62.8 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Miller County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
More on Miller County:
Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Texarkana, AR at risk of?
Texarkana 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 Miller County, where Texarkana is located, are hail, ice storm, and strong wind.
What is Texarkana's biggest natural hazard risk?
Hail is the highest-rated hazard for Miller County, where Texarkana is located, scoring 97.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Texarkana a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Texarkana carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Miller County.
Has Texarkana had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 16 tornado, 79 hail, 56 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Texarkana since 2016.