Van Buren, AR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Van Buren is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Crawford County, AR. The county's highest-rated hazards are ice storm, heat wave, and wildfire.
Storm events near Van Buren
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Van Buren's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Van Buren 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 Crawford County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Van Buren along with the rest of the county, not a Van Buren-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 91.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 70.6 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 66.6 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 93.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 81.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 64.1 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 69 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 63.3 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 43.4 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 95 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 88.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | 77.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 41.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 79.9 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Crawford County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Van Buren, AR at risk of?
Van Buren 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 Crawford County, where Van Buren is located, are ice storm, heat wave, and wildfire.
What is Van Buren's biggest natural hazard risk?
Ice Storm is the highest-rated hazard for Crawford County, where Van Buren is located, scoring 95 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Van Buren a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Van Buren carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Crawford County.
Has Van Buren had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 56 tornado, 168 hail, 99 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Van Buren since 2016.