West Memphis, AR
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
West Memphis 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 Crittenden County, AR. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, ice storm, and heat wave.
Storm events near West Memphis
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of West Memphis's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to West Memphis 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 Crittenden County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering West Memphis along with the rest of the county, not a West Memphis-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 5.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 72.4 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 96.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 89.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 73.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 75.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 83.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | 34.6 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 47.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 92.9 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 39.8 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 62.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 41.1 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 45.5 | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Crittenden County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is West Memphis, AR at risk of?
West Memphis 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 Crittenden County, where West Memphis is located, are earthquake, ice storm, and heat wave.
What is West Memphis's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Crittenden County, where West Memphis is located, scoring 96.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is West Memphis a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — West Memphis 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 Crittenden County.
Has West Memphis had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 14 tornado, 80 hail, 99 inland flooding events within 25 miles of West Memphis since 2016.