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Arkansas Disaster Declarations

89 federal declarations since 1953, most recently FM-5676-AR on 09/15/2026.

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All declarations
89
Since 1953
Since 2022
10
#25 among states
In 2026
3
Most common
Severe Storm
33 declarations

Declarations

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Declarations per year

The last 20 years

Disaster declarations per year in Arkansas
5
5
1
2
3
2
1
2
1
3
5
1
3
1
3
3

By incident type

All declarations since 1953

  • Severe Storm33
  • Flood21
  • Tornado18
  • Severe Ice Storm6
  • Hurricane3
  • Biological2
  • Fire2
  • Winter Storm2
  • Drought1
  • Snowstorm1

By county

Declarations that named each county, A to Z

Frequently asked questions

How many disasters have been declared in Arkansas?
Arkansas has had 89 federal disaster declarations since 1953, including 10 since 2022.
What is the most recent disaster declaration in Arkansas?
FM-5676-AR (Bunker Fire) was declared on 09/15/2026 and covers 2 areas.
What kind of disaster is most common in Arkansas?
Severe Storm declarations are the most common (33), followed by flood (21) and tornado (18).

Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/17/2026