Paragould, Arkansas: natural disaster risk
How exposed Paragould is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Greene County.
Paragould is a city of 30,215 people in Greene County, Arkansas. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Greene County relatively low for natural hazards overall, lower than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are earthquake, inland flooding and tornado, with about $33.9 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 346 storm reports in the county since 1954, including 39 tornadoes and 45 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 0 hurricanes and 4 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 1.8% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Greene County. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Paragould
Full Greene County report ›- Ask whether an older house is bolted to its foundation.
- Consider separate earthquake insurance where risk is high.
- 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.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | $14M | |
| Inland flooding | $8M | |
| Tornado | $5M | |
| Heat wave | $3M | |
| Ice storm | $1M | |
| Drought | $1M | |
| Cold wave | $636K | |
| Strong wind | $610K | |
| Lightning | $502K | |
| Winter weather | $140K | |
| Hail | $79K | |
| Hurricane | $40K |
Homes in Paragould
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 Greene County
Common questions about Paragould
Is Paragould safe from natural disasters?
Paragould is in Greene County, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively low overall, lower than most of the US. The biggest hazards are earthquake, inland flooding, tornado. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Paragould?
By expected yearly losses in Greene County, the top hazards are earthquake (Moderate), inland flooding (Low), tornado (Moderate). Greene County has been part of 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Paragould get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 39 tornadoes in Greene County since 1950; the strongest was an F3 tornado on April 3, 1968. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county moderate.
Do I need flood insurance in Paragould?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Greene County, about 1.8% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk low. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.