Benton County in the Arkansas Ozarks anchored by Bentonville is home to Walmart world headquarters — the largest company in the world by revenue — creating unique corporate campus and supply chain emergency planning requirements. The county has been one of the fastest growing in Arkansas as Walmart's supplier ecosystem drives regional growth. The Illinois River and Beaver Lake create flooding risk. The county faces serious tornado risk in northwest Arkansas.
// 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 / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Severe Storm |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 7 |
| Last Major Event | 2023 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (479) 271-1000 |
| Emergency Shelters | 12 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-49 US-71 AR-12 AR-102 |
// County Profile
| County | Benton County AR |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| Population | 289 |
| Area | 847 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
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