Moderate Risk Arkansas  ·  Tornado / Mississippi River Flooding

Little River County AR

EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS & DISASTER RISK PROFILE  ·  LAST UPDATED: Mar 2026

6/ 10
Threat Score
Population
12
Area
533
sq miles
Primary Hazard
Tornado / Mississippi River Flooding
FEMA Disasters
7
federally declared

Little River County AR in Arkansas faces tornado / mississippi river flooding risk across its 533 square mile area. Ashdown serves this extreme southwest Arkansas county on the Red River. Little River 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.

// 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) 898-7203
Emergency Shelters 3 designated facilities
Evacuation Routes State and US highways

// County Profile

County Little River County AR
State Arkansas (AR)
Population 12
Area 533 sq miles
FEMA Region Moderate

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