HAZARDS

4

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

1

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

2

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Escambia, Florida faces a relatively high risk of natural disasters and climate hazards, with a risk score of 97.87 out of 100. The county is particularly susceptible to hurricanes, with a high likelihood of occurrence and significant potential impact. The area is also prone to lightning strikes, flooding, and strong winds, contributing to the overall risk assessment. The presence of water bodies like the Gulf of Mexico and the Pensacola Bay further heighten the risk of storm surges and coastal flooding.

Geologically, Escambia County features coastlines along the Gulf of Mexico, which increases the vulnerability to hurricanes and storm surges. The region also has fault lines that can trigger earthquakes, albeit with a lower frequency compared to other hazards. The proximity of the county to mountain peaks and hilly terrain can exacerbate the risk of landslides and flash flooding during heavy rainfall events. Historical events, such as hurricanes like ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
20 °F Cold
Average Precipitation
1649 mm Very High
Average Humidity
85% Very High
Plant Hardiness
9/10 Very High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Tropical Storm Claudette

2021-06-19

Flooding

Tropical Storm Sally

2020-09-15

Flooding

Hurricane Isaac

2012-08-28

Flooding

Tropical Storm Debby

2012-06-22

Hailstorm

2010-11-02

Hailstorm

2009-04-02

Hailstorm

2009-04-02

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2009-03-30

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

2005-08-29

Hailstorm

2005-03-26

Hailstorm

2003-03-12

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-02-22

Tornado

2001-10-13

Hailstorm

2000-03-29

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1998-09-15

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1995-10-04

Tornado

1995-08-03

Hailstorm

1995-04-12

Hailstorm

1995-04-11

Hailstorm

1995-04-11

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1994-07-01

Tornado

1992-08-19

Hailstorm

1991-07-15

Hailstorm

1990-07-18

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1990-03-16

Tornado

1989-06-22

Tornado

1989-06-08

Tornado

1988-07-26

Hailstorm

1986-08-02

Hailstorm

1986-08-02

Tornado

1985-10-28

Tornado

1983-11-20

Tornado

1979-09-12

Hailstorm

1975-04-09

Tornado

1956-05-05
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