Fourche, AR

Full City Profile · Arkansas · Perry County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
16 Population 80/sq mi density
$106,300 Home Value $163,058 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fourche enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation304 ft (93 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates34.9931°N, 92.6189°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPerry County County
Nearest AirportBill And Hillary Clinton Ntl/Adams Field (LIT)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.57"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.12"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.6 / 100
Community Resilience21.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

232 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 39 km
May 4, 2001 8 km NNW of Holland, Arkansas M4.3 41 km
Feb 18, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M4.1 38 km
Apr 8, 2011 3 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 38 km
Feb 18, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.9 37 km
Jun 4, 2014 3 km ESE of Fairfield Bay, Arkansas M3.8 74 km
Feb 17, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.8 39 km
Sep 12, 2019 13 km N of Big Flat, Arkansas M3.7 128 km
Apr 7, 2011 2 km NE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.7 36 km
Feb 28, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 38 km
Feb 20, 2011 3 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.6 37 km
Nov 15, 1990 16 km NNW of Hector, Arkansas M3.5 78 km
Mar 3, 2011 0 km N of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 35 km
Mar 9, 2011 1 km NW of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 34 km
Feb 16, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 39 km
Apr 8, 2011 2 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 37 km
Feb 25, 2011 4 km NNE of Greenbrier, Arkansas M3.5 39 km
Jun 27, 2000 15 km WSW of Marshall, Arkansas M3.4 96 km
May 22, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 35 km
May 24, 2013 16 km WSW of Center Ridge, Arkansas M3.4 35 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

597 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 182 fatalities, 2,241 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2014 EF4 24 km 16
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 43 km 13
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 100 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 48 km 5
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 53 km 10
Apr 14, 1996 EF4 95 km 7
Mar 15, 1984 EF4 67 km 2
Apr 10, 1965 EF4 17 km 6
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 71 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 87 km 50
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 32 km 0
May 24, 2011 EF3 96 km 1
Apr 25, 2011 EF3 59 km 1
Apr 30, 2010 EF3 49 km 1
May 2, 2008 EF3 35 km 5
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 16 km 0
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 17 km 1
Nov 27, 2005 EF3 34 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 23 km 0
Dec 18, 2002 EF3 30 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RX FOUCHE VALLEY (10,912 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 RX FOUCHE VALLEY 10,912 90 km
2003 UNNAMED 9,749 100 km
2018 UNNAMED 9,226 88 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,607 41 km
2003 UNNAMED 8,286 85 km
2003 UNNAMED 7,347 94 km
2017 UNNAMED 6,457 83 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,354 100 km
2010 LITTLE PINEY 5,782 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,604 38 km
2006 SULPHUR CREEK 2 5,469 85 km
2018 UNNAMED 5,396 97 km
2006 FLATSIDE 5,256 42 km
2016 UNNAMED 5,118 85 km
2021 LITTLE FIR 16 5,096 89 km
2013 UNNAMED 4,912 85 km
2024 RX MIDDLE NORTH FORK UNITS 3/4/5/6 4,854 69 km
2020 VANDERSLICE 1 AND 2 4,647 88 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,553 27 km
2014 UNNAMED 4,491 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 4.2 in
March 51°F (11°C) 5.3 in
April 60°F (15°C) 5.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in Driest
October 61°F (16°C) 4.0 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in

Fourche has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 38°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and September the driest (3.1").

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