Jamestown, ND
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Jamestown is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Stutsman County, ND. The county's highest-rated hazards are winter weather, hail, and cold wave.
Storm events near Jamestown
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Jamestown's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Jamestown 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 Stutsman County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Jamestown along with the rest of the county, not a Jamestown-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 66.9 | Relatively Low |
| Inland Flooding | 26.9 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 12.3 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 23.9 | Very Low |
| Tornado | 47.1 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 88.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 35.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 88.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 85.9 | Relatively High |
| Landslide | 64 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 5.6 | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | 64.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 96.4 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Stutsman County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Jamestown, ND at risk of?
Jamestown 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 Stutsman County, where Jamestown is located, are winter weather, hail, and cold wave.
What is Jamestown's biggest natural hazard risk?
Winter Weather is the highest-rated hazard for Stutsman County, where Jamestown is located, scoring 96.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Jamestown a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Jamestown carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Stutsman County.
Has Jamestown had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 11 tornado, 63 hail, 3 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Jamestown since 2016.