Greene County AR in Arkansas faces tornado / mississippi river flooding risk across its 579 square mile area. Paragould serves this northeast Arkansas delta county. Greene serves as the county seat and regional emergency coordination hub.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 6 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Mississippi River Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Severe Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2019 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (870) 239-6300 |
| Emergency Shelters | 3 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Greene County AR |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| Population | 45 |
| Area | 579 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
// Cities in This County
// Other Arkansas Counties
Craighead County AR
Tornado / Severe Storm
7/10
High
Hempstead County AR
Tornado / Mississippi River Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Boone County AR
Tornado / Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Lincoln County AR
Tornado / Mississippi River Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Crawford County AR
Tornado / Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Ouachita County AR
Tornado / Mississippi River Flooding
6/10
Moderate