Natural Disaster Risk in Jetmore

Natural Hazard Profile: Jetmore, Kansas

Located in the Great Plains in Hodgeman County, Jetmore is a small community of about 1,004. The semi-arid continental climate that characterizes this part of Kansas — marked by hot summers, cold winters, and exposure at the heart of Tornado Alley — directly influences the types and severity of natural hazards present, making Jetmore a community where hazard awareness has real practical value.

FEMA rates Jetmore's composite natural disaster risk at 3.9 out of 10 — low risk. Drought is the leading natural hazard, with multi-year dry periods capable of depleting water supplies, devastating agriculture, and increasing wildfire risk across the region. Residents should also account for hail and tsunami risk in their preparedness planning.

Relative to other U.S. communities, Jetmore's natural disaster risk is below the U.S. national average of 4.5/10, slightly below the 5.2/10 state average. The hazard distribution here is led by drought and hail, as measured by FEMA across Hodgeman County. While city-specific sub-county variation exists, these scores represent the best available federal risk estimate.

Jetmore carries a below-average natural disaster risk, reflecting fewer and less severe hazard exposures than typical U.S. communities. Even so, the area's primary risk — drought — warrants awareness and appropriate insurance coverage, as lower risk does not mean zero risk.