Natural hazards · Jerusalem
Jerusalem, OH natural hazards
Most of the natural-hazard damage FEMA expects in Jerusalem comes from inland flooding, and overall the risk is low for a U.S. community. 1 federal disaster brought FEMA money into town.
FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025 · OpenFEMA claims, aid & declarationsExpected damage
How exposed is Jerusalem?
Low
vs. U.S. communitiesFEMA expects yearly storm and flood damage to homes and buildings in Jerusalem to be higher than in 30% of U.S. communities, mostly from inland flooding.
Inland flooding67%Lightning11%Tornadoes6%Everything else16%
By hazard
What Jerusalem faces
Each hazard’s share of the damage FEMA expects here, and how that compares with the rest of the country.
Inland flooding
67% of expected damage
Above average · higher than 55% of U.S. places
Recorded about 2 times a year in the area
Lightning
11% of expected damage
Well above average · higher than 98% of U.S. places
Tornadoes
6% of expected damage
Above average · higher than 51% of U.S. places
Recorded about once every 30 years in the area
Lower here
HurricanesHailIce stormsWinter weatherCold wavesHeat wavesWildfireEarthquakesLandslidesStrong windDrought
Not a risk here
Coastal floodingAvalanchesTsunamisVolcanic activity
Flood risk changes street by street. Check a specific address on FEMA’s flood map, and ask about flood insurance before you buy.
Flood insurance claims
Does Jerusalem flood?
FEMA's records show no paid flood insurance claims in Jerusalem.
of homes in flood zones
are insured
are insured
of all homes
are insured
are insured
No community discount. Jerusalem isn’t in FEMA’s Community Rating System, which cuts flood insurance up to 45% in towns that do extra flood-proofing.
Insurance rates: Monroe County.
Disasters that hit Jerusalem
1 federal disaster brought FEMA money here
Disasters the President declared that paid out in Jerusalem itself: aid to households, or repair grants to the Village of Jerusalem.
Brought FEMA money into JerusalemDeclared for Monroe County only
2004
Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, and Mudslides
1 household applied for aid
Monroe County has had 18 natural disasters declared since 1953, most often severe storms and floods.