Jasper, AL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Jasper 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 Walker County, AL. The county's highest-rated hazards are tornado, inland flooding, and heat wave.
Storm events near Jasper
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Jasper's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Jasper 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 Walker County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Jasper along with the rest of the county, not a Jasper-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 62.5 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 85.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 83.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 84.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 93.9 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 81.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | 39.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 38.4 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 58.3 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 48.7 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 84.3 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | 83.3 | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | 83.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 66 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Walker County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Jasper, AL at risk of?
Jasper 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 Walker County, where Jasper is located, are tornado, inland flooding, and heat wave.
What is Jasper's biggest natural hazard risk?
Tornado is the highest-rated hazard for Walker County, where Jasper is located, scoring 93.9 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Jasper a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Jasper 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 Walker County.
Has Jasper had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 25 tornado, 50 hail, 14 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Jasper since 2016.