Natural Disaster Risk in Bascom

Natural Hazard Profile: Bascom, Florida

Bascom is a small community of about 901 in Jackson County, in the Deep South. The area experiences warm temperatures year-round and high humidity, with a June–November hurricane season that defines the risk landscape shaping the pattern of natural hazards that residents encounter. Understanding the local risk profile is essential for anyone living in, moving to, or owning property in Bascom.

FEMA rates Bascom's composite natural disaster risk at 5.8 out of 10 — moderate risk. Tropical cyclones are the dominant hazard, with the area facing threats from both direct landfalling hurricanes and the outer rain bands and storm surge of systems making landfall nearby. Residents should also account for lightning and drought risk in their preparedness planning.

Bascom's risk score, near the 5.7/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA for Jackson County, the highest-scoring are hurricane, lightning, and drought. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

With a moderate risk rating, Bascom residents are well-served by maintaining standard preparedness practices — an emergency supply kit, awareness of local hazard seasonality, and insurance that covers the top local risks. Periodic review of coverage for hurricane is recommended.