Jackson, MI
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Jackson is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Jackson County, MI. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, strong wind, and hail.
Storm events near Jackson
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Jackson's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Jackson itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Jackson County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Jackson along with the rest of the county, not a Jackson-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 32.9 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 77.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 68.1 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 57.7 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 93.6 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 78.9 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 87.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 39.5 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 77.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 63.2 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 56.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 88.5 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 70.9 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Jackson County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Jackson, MI at risk of?
Jackson is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Jackson County, where Jackson is located, are tornado, strong wind, and hail.
What is Jackson's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Jackson County, where Jackson is located, scoring 93.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Jackson a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Jackson carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Jackson County.
Has Jackson had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 6 tornado, 18 hail, 5 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Jackson since 2016.