Jackson, MO
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Jackson is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Cape Girardeau County, MO. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, ice storm, and heat wave.
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 Cape Girardeau 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 | 32.7 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 78.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 96.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | 92.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 77.6 | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 78.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 61 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 73.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 38.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 94.3 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 82.6 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 61.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 75.3 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 91.7 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Cape Girardeau County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Jackson, MO at risk of?
Jackson is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Cape Girardeau County, where Jackson is located, are earthquake, ice storm, and heat wave.
What is Jackson's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Cape Girardeau County, where Jackson is located, scoring 96.6 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Jackson a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Jackson carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Cape Girardeau County.
Has Jackson had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 66 hail, 157 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Jackson since 2016.