Conway, Arkansas: natural disaster risk
How exposed Conway is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Faulkner County.
Conway is a city of 67,642 people in Faulkner County, Arkansas. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Faulkner County relatively moderate for natural hazards overall, about average for the US. The costliest hazards there are tornado, inland flooding and earthquake, with about $74.8 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 822 storm reports in the county since 1952, including 62 tornadoes and 105 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 0 hurricanes and 6 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 1% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Faulkner County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Conway
Full Faulkner County report ›- Pick a shelter spot: a basement, or an inside room on the lowest floor with no windows.
- Turn on emergency alerts on your phone and keep a weather radio.
- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Ask whether an older house is bolted to its foundation.
- Consider separate earthquake insurance where risk is high.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Tornado | $23M | |
| Inland flooding | $22M | |
| Earthquake | $15M | |
| Heat wave | $4M | |
| Ice storm | $4M | |
| Strong wind | $3M | |
| Cold wave | $1M | |
| Lightning | $966K | |
| Hail | $440K | |
| Wildfire | $404K | |
| Winter weather | $314K | |
| Drought | $158K |
Homes in Conway
Older homes and mobile homes usually take more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes. Ask about roof age, flood history and retrofits before you buy or rent.
Strongest tornadoes in Faulkner County
Common questions about Conway
Is Conway safe from natural disasters?
Conway is in Faulkner County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively moderate overall, about average for the US. The biggest hazards are tornado, inland flooding, earthquake. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Conway?
By expected yearly losses in Faulkner County, the top hazards are tornado (High), inland flooding (Moderate), earthquake (Moderate). Faulkner County has been part of 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Conway get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 62 tornadoes in Faulkner County since 1950; the strongest was an EF4 tornado on April 27, 2014 near Palarm. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county high.
Do I need flood insurance in Conway?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Faulkner County, about 1% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk moderate. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.