Natural Disaster Risk — ZIP Code 46938

Natural Hazard Profile: ZIP 46938, Indiana

ZIP 46938 covers part of the Jonesboro area, in the interior eastern United States. The surrounding region experiences cold winters and warm, humid summers with variable severe weather, with spring tornado risk across the state shaping the natural hazards that residents of this ZIP code face. Risk scores here are derived from FEMA data for the encompassing county.

FEMA rates ZIP 46938's composite natural disaster risk at 6.1 out of 10 — high risk. The area faces significant tornado risk, positioned where atmospheric conditions regularly generate severe rotating thunderstorms capable of producing violent tornadoes. Residents should also account for hail and earthquake risk in their preparedness planning.

ZIP 46938's risk score, slightly above the 5.5/10 state average and above the U.S. national average of 4.5/10. Of the 18 hazard categories tracked by FEMA, the highest-scoring are tornado, hail, and earthquake. These scores reflect county-level data and represent the baseline risk that all communities in the county share.

With a high natural disaster risk rating, ZIP 46938 residents benefit from taking preparedness seriously. Reviewing insurance coverage for tornado and secondary hazards, registering for emergency alerts, and maintaining a household emergency kit are practical steps that can significantly reduce impact during a major event.