Jonesboro, Arkansas Natural Disasters | Craighead County Hazard Db

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Hazard Score

74 Catastrophes Recorded

Historical_Hail

Historical_Tornadoes

Historical_Floods

Historical_Wind

106

Jonesboro, Arkansas

18 Land Tracts in Craighead County , Lower St. Francis Watershed

Jonesboro, Arkansas faces a relatively moderate risk of natural disasters and climate-related hazards. The city is located in Craighead County, which has a population of 111,202 and an area of 719.886 square kilometers. The region has experienced moderate levels of drought risk, with some historical events of dry spells impacting agriculture and water resources. Additionally, Jonesboro is situated in a region with relatively high trends of severe weather, including thunderstorms and tornadoes, which pose a potential threat to the community.

The city of Jonesboro is not located near coastlines or fault lines, reducing the risk of tsunamis and earthquakes. However, being part of the Lower Mississippi hydrologic region, Jonesboro is susceptible to flooding from the St. Francis and other water bodies during periods of heavy precipitation. The area's humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters, contributes to the relatively high humidity levels and precipitation averages. While the risk of hurricanes is very low, the region's proximity to the Lower Mississippi River increases the potential for flooding during severe weather events.

Overall, Jonesboro's natural disaster and climate risk assessment indicates a moderate level of vulnerability to various hazards. The city's location in the Lower Mississippi region exposes it to potential flooding from nearby water bodies, while the prevalence of severe weather events like thunderstorms and tornadoes poses a significant risk to the local community. Although the city benefits from a low risk of hurricanes and tsunamis, the historical evidence of drought and flood events underscores the importance of preparedness and resilience measures in mitigating potential impacts on the area.

Wildfire Risk: Very Low

Tornado Risk: Low

Hurricane Risk: Very Low

Hail Risk: Low

Flood Risk: High

Tsunami Risk: Very Low

Earthquake Risk: Very Low

Wind Risk: Moderate

HAZARDS

27

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

12

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

15

Hazard Shelters

7

Fire Stations

6

Hospitals

3

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Craighead, Arkansas, with a population of 111,202 and a total building value of $19.73 billion, faces a relatively moderate overall natural disaster risk score of 92.33. Specific hazards include lightning strikes (89.33% frequency) and tornadoes (9.35% frequency), with a notable risk value of $87,630 for lightning events. The area is also at risk for damaging winds (2.48% frequency) and hailstorms (3.57% frequency), with a risk value of $328,496 associated with hail events.

Geologically, Craighead County is not prone to tsunamis, volcanic activity, or wildfires, according to the hazard risk indexes. However, the area is susceptible to flooding, with a 2.63% annual frequency and a risk value of $19,370. The region's relatively low risk of earthquakes (0.93% frequency) and hurricanes (0.01% frequency) adds to its overall hazard profile. The county's diverse landscape, including water bodies and fault lines, may contribute to localized flooding and potential soil erosion during heavy rainfall ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

16 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

1203 mm Moderately High

Average Humidity

84% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness

7/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

2015-12-15

Hailstorm

2014-06-21

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2013-05-25

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2013-04-22

Hailstorm

2012-06-11

Hailstorm

2011-06-16

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2011-05-01

Hailstorm

2011-04-27

Hailstorm

2008-03-14

Tornado

2007-04-03

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-01-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Flooding

1973-05-19

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