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Flash flooding from thunderstorms is the most frequent type of flood event in Arkansas County, with 48 occurrences recorded in the last 30 years. These events are often accompanied by heavy rains. For example, in January 2023, strong thunderstorms brought localized damage across central and northern Arkansas. Riverine flooding also occurs, with events noted on the Cache River and White River in January and February 2025.
National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) data shows that properties in Zone A have experienced the highest number of claims, with 66 claims averaging $13,165. Zone X properties have seen fewer claims, but with a higher average payout of $25,040. Residents in areas designated as Zone A, particularly those near rivers and waterways, should pay close attention to flood risk.
Summary generated from NOAA storm narratives and NFIP claim data for this county. Not predictive.
31 NOAA storm reports from this county describe what happened, in the words of the meteorologists who were there.
Arkansas County, Arkansas has recorded 74 flood-related events since 1996 according to NOAA's Storm Events Database, including 48 flash floods and 18 river or area floods. The county has received 20 federal disaster declarations, 4 of which involved flooding or coastal storms. Enter any address above to check its FEMA flood zone designation.
FEMA Disaster Declarations (1973–2026)
Source: OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
| Declaration | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, And Tornadoes | Severe Storm | Jun 25, 2023 |
| Hurricane Laura | Hurricane | Aug 26, 2020 |
| Severe Storms And Straight-line Winds | Tornado | Apr 12, 2020 |
| Covid-19 | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Covid-19 Pandemic | Biological | Jan 20, 2020 |
| Severe Storms And Flooding | Flood | May 21, 2019 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, And Flooding | Severe Storm | Mar 8, 2016 |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Associated Flooding | Severe Storm | Apr 14, 2011 |
NOAA Storm Events Database (1996–2025)
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
| Type | Date | Damage |
|---|---|---|
| Flood | Jan 31, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flood | May 27, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 25, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Feb 6, 2025 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jan 3, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Jan 3, 2023 | 0.00K |
| Flood | Mar 22, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | May 5, 2022 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 9, 2021 | 0.00K |
| Flash Flood | Jun 9, 2021 | 100.00K |
Flood — Jan 31, 2025
The Cache River at Patterson re-entered minor flood stage on the final day of the month. The river at this site never reached a crest during this period.
Flood — May 27, 2025
River flooding was noted along the Spring, White, Fourche LaFave, Arkansas, and Ouachita Rivers.
Flash Flood — May 25, 2025
Heavy rains brought isolated flash flooding to portions of Arkansas.
Flood — Feb 6, 2025
Heavy rains brought flooding to portions of the middle to lower White River during the early to middle portion of February.
Flash Flood — Jan 3, 2023
A few strong to severe thunderstorms moved across Arkansas on the afternoon and evening of the 2nd. Damaging winds and a tornado occurred over portions of far southeast Arkansas. Over central and northern Arkansas, storms occurred but damage was highly localized. Another tornado moved through Jessieville causing damage.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database.
Source: OpenFEMA NFIP Individual Claims (2.25M records analyzed).
FEMA assigns flood zone designations to areas in Arkansas County, Arkansas:
AE High Risk — 1% annual chance of flooding. Insurance required.
VE Very High Risk — Coastal flooding with wave action.
X (Shaded) Moderate Risk — 500-year floodplain.
X Low Risk — Outside major floodplains.
Properties in Arkansas County, Arkansas that are in FEMA-designated Special Flood Hazard Areas (zones A and V) with federally backed mortgages are required to carry flood insurance.
Even outside high-risk zones, flood insurance is recommended. From 2014 to 2024, nearly one-third of NFIP claims came from outside the high-risk Special Flood Hazard Area.
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