Jasper, TN natural hazards
Most of the natural-hazard damage FEMA expects in Jasper comes from inland flooding, and overall the risk is high for a U.S. community. Flood insurance has paid 26 claims here since 1980. 6 federal disasters brought FEMA money into town.
FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025 · OpenFEMA claims, aid & declarationsHow exposed is Jasper?
FEMA expects yearly storm and flood damage to homes and buildings in Jasper to be higher than in 69% of U.S. communities, mostly from inland flooding and tornadoes.
What Jasper faces
Each hazard’s share of the damage FEMA expects here, and how that compares with the rest of the country.
Inland flooding
Tornadoes
Cold waves
Strong wind
Lower here
Not a risk here
Does Jasper flood?
Every paid claim on a federal flood insurance policy in Jasper, from FEMA’s records.
Biggest named events
- Heavy rains: 7 claims, $146K
Homes that flooded again and again
■ FEMA “severe repetitive loss” (0) ■ flooded 2+ times
are insured
are insured
6 federal disasters brought FEMA money here
Disasters the President declared that paid out in Jasper itself: aid to households, or repair grants to the Town of Jasper.
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding
Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding
Severe Storms and Flooding
How to read this page
FEMA’s expected losses across Jasper total about $2.5M a year, counting buildings, people and crops.
Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025); OpenFEMA: NFIP redacted claims, multiple-loss properties, community status book and residential penetration rates, housing assistance (owners and renters), public assistance funded projects, hazard mitigation properties and disaster declarations. Census tracts: U.S. Census Bureau.