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Floral, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Independence County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
80 Population 108/sq mi density
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Floral enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation768 ft (234 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates35.5889°N, 91.7589°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyIndependence County County
Nearest AirportBatesville Regional (BVX)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (May) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.5 / 100
Community Resilience26.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

292 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.7. Most recent: M2.9 on Jan 3, 2025.

Feb 28, 2011 4 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.7 65 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 62 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 148 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 138 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 66 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 66 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 111 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 122 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 67 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 115 km
Jul 7, 1991 11 km ENE of Brandsville, Missouri M3.9 123 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 44 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 65 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 116 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 67 km
Aug 16, 2003 5 km W of Thomasville, Missouri M3.7 135 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 84 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 109 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 67 km
Jun 11, 2017 6 km NNE of Bergman, Arkansas M3.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

563 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 210 fatalities, 2,517 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 59 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 63 km 2
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 50 km 5
Dec 24, 1982 EF4 67 km 0
May 26, 1973 EF4 50 km 3
May 15, 1968 EF4 27 km 7
May 15, 1968 EF4 55 km 35
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 87 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 77 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 80 km 29
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 71 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 41 km 50
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 85 km 4
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 93 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 82 km 5
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 100 km 2
May 4, 2003 EF3 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake - - 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD HORSE (10,389 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD HORSE 10,389 87 km
2004 LOWER WILD 10,034 87 km
2013 LOWER WILDERNESS RX 8,699 88 km
2021 SYL BIRMINGHAM 6,803 75 km
2018 UNNAMED 4,873 75 km
2019 UNNAMED 4,493 60 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,337 62 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,000 93 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,938 93 km
2016 UNNAMED 3,807 75 km
2024 RX BAD BRANCH 2 3,591 59 km
2007 UNNAMED 3,542 75 km
2019 UNNAMED 3,441 71 km
2015 UNNAMED 3,404 71 km
2022 HATLEY MTN 3,227 91 km
2020 RORIE NORTH 3,180 66 km
2010 SPRING CREEK SOUTH RX 2,986 77 km
2024 RX CAP FORK 2,977 72 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,913 72 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,812 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 42°F (5°C) 3.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.9 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.6 in

Floral has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.0").

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