Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Moderate


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Moderate


Flood Risk: Moderate


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: High

HAZARDS

0

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

0

Hazard Shelters

0

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Pulaski County in Arkansas faces a relatively moderate overall risk score of 95.07, with various natural hazards affecting the area. The most significant risks come from thunderstorms and hail events, with a very high risk rating of 99.14, followed by flooding and tornado events with a high risk rating of 98.19. These risks are influenced by the county's location in Tornado Alley, where warm, moist air from the Gulf of Mexico collides with cool, dry air from the Rockies, leading to frequent severe weather events.

The county is also susceptible to hurricanes, with a relatively low risk rating of 69.22, due to its inland location. However, the area's proximity to the Arkansas River and Lake Maumelle increases the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall events. Pulaski County's topography consists of hills and ridges, which can exacerbate flooding by channeling water downhill. Additionally, the county is situated near the New ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
17 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1276 mm Moderately High

Average Humidity
84% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
7/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2015-12-15

Flooding

Tropical Storm Ike

2008-09-12

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-05-24

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

2008-03-17

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-01-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2004-04-24

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-02-22

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1998-04-26

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1995-05-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1990-04-26

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1989-06-02