Storm Shelters in Atkins, AR
Atkins is in eastern Pope County on I-40. Households can send an estimate request through this referral service.
Atkins at a glance
Atkins is in Pope County, Arkansas, about 14 miles (17 min) east on I-40, with 2,859 residents at the 2020 Census. Tornado warnings for the area come from NWS Little Rock. Installers who receive Atkins requests confirm whether they cover the address.
| County | Pope County, Arkansas |
|---|---|
| NWS warning office | NWS Little Rock |
| Distance | about 14 miles (17 min) east on I-40 (approximate) |
| Population | 2,859 (2020 Census; Wikipedia: Atkins, Arkansas (2020 Census)) |
| Permit contact | City of Atkins or Pope County (rules not verified by this site) |
The February 5, 2008 tornado
The long-track tornado of February 5, 2008 caused extensive damage from Atkins to Clinton and beyond. NWS Little Rock reports five people killed near Atkins; the tornado was later rated EF4 along its 122-mile track.
Sources: NWS Little Rock: Severe Weather on February 5, 2008; NWS Little Rock: February 5, 2008 damage surveys.
Pope County tornado record
For Atkins, the Pope County count from NWS Little Rock is 30 tornadoes documented since 1950 and 7 tornado deaths. NWS Little Rock attributes five Pope County deaths to the single February 2008 storm described above, all of them near Atkins.
Source: NWS Little Rock: Arkansas tornadoes by county since 1950; NWS Little Rock: Severe Weather on February 5, 2008.
Permits in Atkins
This site has not verified the permit rules for storm shelters in Atkins. Before installation, ask the City of Atkins if the address is inside city limits, or Pope County if it is outside them.
Shelter types you can request in Atkins
All six shelter types can be requested from Atkins. Your request is shared with independent installers, who decide whether they can take a job in Pope County and quote after seeing the property.
- Underground / In-Ground Storm Shelters
- Basement Tornado Shelters
- Garage Floor Storm Shelters
- Above Ground Storm Shelters
- Safe Rooms
- Prefabricated Bunkers
What a shelter in Atkins might cost
No verified Atkins prices exist and this site has none of its own. FEMA and FLASH publish national safe room ranges, summarised on the storm shelter cost page; installers quote after a site visit.
Other nearby areas
Requests are also accepted from Russellville and other towns nearby. The areas below have their own pages with county, warning office, tornado history and permit notes, and the service areas page lists all five so you can compare coverage.
Request Shelter Information
Estimate request. Independent installers set any price after reviewing your property.