Jasper, IN
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Jasper is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Dubois County, IN. The county's highest-rated hazards are earthquake, strong wind, and winter weather.
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 Dubois 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 | 16.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 66.1 | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 87.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 63.5 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 58.7 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 38.6 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 61.1 | Relatively Low |
| Hail | 61.5 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 31.6 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 64 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 45.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 40.7 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 87.4 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 73.7 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Dubois County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Jasper, IN at risk of?
Jasper 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 Dubois County, where Jasper is located, are earthquake, strong wind, and winter weather.
What is Jasper's biggest natural hazard risk?
Earthquake is the highest-rated hazard for Dubois County, where Jasper is located, scoring 87.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Low").
Is Jasper a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Jasper carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Dubois County.
Has Jasper had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 24 tornado, 59 hail, 131 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Jasper since 2016.