North Little Rock, Arkansas: natural disaster risk
How exposed North Little Rock is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Pulaski County.
North Little Rock is a city of 64,538 people in Pulaski County, Arkansas. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Pulaski County relatively high for natural hazards overall, higher than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, earthquake and tornado, with about $212 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 1,918 storm reports in the county since 1950, including 103 tornadoes and 275 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 0 hurricanes and 6 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 1.1% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Pulaski County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in North Little Rock
Full Pulaski County report ›- 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.
- 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.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $91M | |
| Earthquake | $50M | |
| Tornado | $42M | |
| Ice storm | $8M | |
| Heat wave | $6M | |
| Cold wave | $4M | |
| Strong wind | $3M | |
| Hail | $3M | |
| Lightning | $2M | |
| Winter weather | $1M | |
| Hurricane | $607K | |
| Wildfire | $171K |
Homes in North Little Rock
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.
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All ›Common questions about North Little Rock
Is North Little Rock safe from natural disasters?
North Little Rock is in Pulaski County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively high overall, higher than most of the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, earthquake, tornado. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in North Little Rock?
By expected yearly losses in Pulaski County, the top hazards are inland flooding (High), earthquake (High), tornado (Very High). Pulaski County has been part of 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does North Little Rock get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 103 tornadoes in Pulaski County since 1950; the strongest was an F4 tornado on March 1, 1997 near Mabelvale. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county very high.
Do I need flood insurance in North Little Rock?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Pulaski County, about 1.1% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk high. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.