Calhoun County AR in Arkansas faces tornado / mississippi river flooding risk across its 628 square mile area. Hampton serves this small south Arkansas county with Ouachita River flooding. Calhoun 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 | 2017 Tornado |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (870) 798-2517 |
| Emergency Shelters | 3 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Calhoun County AR |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| Population | 5 |
| Area | 628 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// 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
Crittenden County AR
Tornado / Mississippi River Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Ouachita County AR
Tornado / Mississippi River Flooding
6/10
Moderate