Jackson, Michigan has a relatively low overall natural disaster and climate risk rating, with a risk score of 73.94. However, specific hazards such as hail, flooding, and extreme winds pose moderate risk in the region. The area experiences 112 hail events per year, with a risk value of 160,481.23, indicating a relatively low risk rating. Moreover, flooding events occur 11 times annually, with a risk value of 294,297.47 and a relatively low risk rating. Extreme wind events happen 14 times yearly, with a risk value of 312,348.11, also rated as relatively moderate in risk.

Jackson, Michigan is characterized by its inland location with no coastlines or major fault lines. The area does not have any active volcanoes, tsunamis, or significant seismic activity, contributing to a lower risk profile compared to coastal or fault-line regions. The presence of water bodies like rivers and lakes, however, increases the risk of flooding ... Read More