Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: High


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Moderate

HAZARDS

19

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

1

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

3

Hazard Shelters

10

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Benton, Arkansas faces a relatively moderate overall risk score of 87.56, with a significant risk value of $34,409,334. The area is prone to various natural disasters, including wildfires, tornadoes, hailstorms, and flooding. With a high frequency of lightning events and a relatively high risk rating for wildfires, Benton is vulnerable to these climate-related hazards. Additionally, the area experiences moderate risk levels for hurricanes and strong winds, which can further exacerbate the risk of property damage and loss.

Benton's geographical features, such as its proximity to water bodies like lakes and rivers, add to its susceptibility to flooding events. The area's low-lying terrain and the presence of fault lines increase the risk of earthquakes, albeit with a relatively low historical frequency. Benton's landscape with mountain peaks and valleys can also influence the intensity of weather events, potentially leading to localized impacts. The region's past experiences with severe weather events and ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
14 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1157 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
81% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hailstorm

2020-05-04

Hailstorm

2020-05-04

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2019-05-20

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2019-04-30

Hailstorm

2018-08-09

Hailstorm

2018-07-20

Hailstorm

2018-07-20

Rogers

2018-03-15

Hailstorm

2017-07-02

Hailstorm

2017-07-02

Hailstorm

2017-04-29

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2017-04-28

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2015-12-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2015-05-05

Tornado

2015-03-25

Tornado

2015-03-25

Hailstorm

2015-03-25

Hailstorm

2015-03-25

Hailstorm

2015-03-25

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2013-05-25

Tornado

2013-05-20

Hurricane Isaac

2012-09-01

Hailstorm

2011-08-08

Hailstorm

2011-06-21

Hailstorm

2011-05-22

Hailstorm

2011-05-07

Hailstorm

2011-04-26

Hailstorm

2011-04-23

Hailstorm

2011-04-21

Hailstorm

2010-05-25

Hailstorm

2009-05-15

Hailstorm

2009-05-01

Hailstorm

2008-10-31

Flooding

Tropical Storm Ike

2008-09-12

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2008-08-09

Hailstorm

2008-05-26

Hailstorm

2008-05-26

Hailstorm

2008-05-25

Hailstorm

2008-05-25

Hailstorm

2008-05-10

Hailstorm

2008-05-10

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

2008-03-17

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-08-16

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-06-26

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-05-06

Hailstorm

2006-03-12

Hailstorm

2004-11-26

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2004-04-24

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2004-03-04

Hailstorm

2003-07-13

Hailstorm

2003-05-01

Hailstorm

2002-04-30

Tornado

2001-05-20

Flooding

Brief Torrential Rain

2000-05-06

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1998-04-26

Hailstorm

1997-05-02

Hailstorm

1996-03-14

Hailstorm

1996-03-14

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1995-05-10

Hailstorm

1994-04-15

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

1994-04-09

Tornado

1993-10-08

Flooding

Torrential Rain

1993-09-22

Hailstorm

1992-10-31

Hailstorm

1992-04-16

Hailstorm

1990-04-16

Hailstorm

1990-04-16

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1989-06-02

Hailstorm

1986-04-07

Hailstorm

1986-04-07

Hailstorm

1985-06-04

Hailstorm

1985-04-30

Hailstorm

1972-06-30

Hailstorm

1965-05-15

Tornado

1964-06-12

Hurricane Carla

1961-09-18