Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Moderate


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

2

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

1

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

0

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Union County, Arkansas faces relatively low natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk rating of 61.92 out of 100. Specific hazards include hail events occurring approximately 4 times a year, with a relatively low risk rating and very low expected annual losses. Thunderstorm events are also frequent, with 1811 occurrences annually and a relatively low risk rating. Tornado events are less common but still pose a risk, with 37 events per year and a relatively low risk rating.

The region's climate is characterized by a moderate risk of extreme weather events like hail, thunderstorms, and tornadoes. Located inland, Union County does not face significant coastal risks. However, its proximity to water bodies like rivers and lakes can contribute to flooding during heavy rainfall. The presence of fault lines and the region's topography may increase the risk of earthquake-related hazards. The county's mountainous terrain may also contribute to localized ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
18 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1349 mm Very High

Average Humidity
78% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
8/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Tropical Storm Harvey

2017-08-25

Hailstorm

2017-04-29

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2016-04-18

Hailstorm

2016-03-13

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2015-05-05

Hurricane Isaac

2012-09-01

Flooding

Tropical Storm Ike

2008-09-12

Flooding

Hurricane Gustav

2008-09-01

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

2008-03-17

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-01-15

Tornado

1996-03-30

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1993-11-13

Hailstorm

1992-11-03

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1990-04-26

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1989-03-29

Tornado

1950-02-12