Jerome, ID
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Jerome is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Jerome County, ID. The county's highest-rated hazards are wildfire, winter weather, and heat wave.
Storm events near Jerome
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Jerome's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Jerome 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 Jerome County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Jerome along with the rest of the county, not a Jerome-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 90.2 | Relatively Moderate |
| Inland Flooding | 31.1 | Very Low |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 58.7 | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | 72.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 9 | Very Low |
| Avalanche | 34.9 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | 28.7 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 24.1 | Very Low |
| Hail | 7.3 | Very Low |
| Hurricane | — | Not Applicable |
| Ice Storm | 36.5 | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | 10.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 28.1 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 19.3 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | 45.3 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | 86.3 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Jerome County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Jerome, ID at risk of?
Jerome is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Jerome County, where Jerome is located, are wildfire, winter weather, and heat wave.
What is Jerome's biggest natural hazard risk?
Wildfire is the highest-rated hazard for Jerome County, where Jerome is located, scoring 90.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
Is Jerome a high-risk area for natural disasters?
No — Jerome carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Jerome County.
Has Jerome had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 2 tornado, 11 hail, 10 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Jerome since 2016.