Star, AR natural hazards
Most of the natural-hazard damage FEMA expects in Star comes from inland flooding, and overall the risk is low for a U.S. community. Flood insurance has paid 2 claims here since 2018. 7 federal disasters brought FEMA money into town.
FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025 · OpenFEMA claims, aid & declarationsHow exposed is Star?
FEMA expects yearly storm and flood damage to homes and buildings in Star to be higher than in 31% of U.S. communities, mostly from inland flooding and tornadoes.
What Star faces
Each hazard’s share of the damage FEMA expects here, and how that compares with the rest of the country.
Inland flooding
Tornadoes
Earthquakes
Heat waves
Strong wind
Lower here
Not a risk here
Does Star flood?
Every paid claim on a federal flood insurance policy in Star, from FEMA’s records.
are insured
are insured
What’s been done with FEMA grants
7 federal disasters brought FEMA money here
Disasters the President declared that paid out in Star itself: aid to households, or repair grants to the City of Star.
Severe Winter Storm
Severe Storms and Straight-Line Winds
Severe Storms and Flooding
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Associated Flooding
Severe Storms and Flooding
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding
Severe Winter Ice Storm
How to read this page
FEMA’s expected losses across Star total about $839K a year, counting buildings, people and crops.
Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025); OpenFEMA: NFIP redacted claims, multiple-loss properties, community status book and residential penetration rates, housing assistance (owners and renters), public assistance funded projects, hazard mitigation properties and disaster declarations. Census tracts: U.S. Census Bureau.