Texarkana, AR

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 28,897 · Part of Miller County

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.

Tornado 16 events
Hail 79 events
Inland Flooding 56 events

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.

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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.