Desha County AR in Arkansas faces tornado / mississippi river flooding risk across its 764 square mile area. Arkansas City serves this extreme southeast Arkansas delta county on the Mississippi. Desha 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 Mississippi River Flooding |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (870) 222-4570 |
| Emergency Shelters | 3 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | State and US highways |
// County Profile
| County | Desha County AR |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| Population | 12 |
| Area | 764 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
Crawford County AR
Tornado / Flash Flooding
6/10
Moderate
Ouachita County AR
Tornado / Mississippi River Flooding
6/10
Moderate