Natural Disaster Risk in Jamestown

Natural Hazard Profile: Jamestown, Indiana

Jamestown, in Boone County, is a town of roughly 2,518 residents situated in the interior eastern United States. Its humid continental climate brings cold winters and warm, humid summers with variable severe weather, and in particular spring tornado risk across the state. These conditions collectively define the natural hazard environment that Jamestown residents and property owners must navigate.

Jamestown's overall natural disaster risk is rated 5.5/10 (Moderate) by FEMA's National Risk Index. Hailstorm risk tops the local hazard profile, driven by frequent severe thunderstorm development that produces some of the most property-damaging hail in the country. Secondary hazards include winter and earthquake.

Within Indiana, Jamestown's risk is, near the 5.5/10 state average. Nationally, it ranks above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. FEMA's analysis of Boone County identifies hail as the foremost hazard, followed by winter and earthquake. These rankings reflect the relative frequency and severity of each hazard type in the local environment.

With a moderate risk rating, Jamestown 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 hail is recommended.