HAZARDS

4

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

2

Hazard Shelters

3

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Broward County, Florida faces very high natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk score of 99.745 and a risk rating of 'Very High'. The county is particularly vulnerable to hurricanes, with a significant frequency of 55 events and a relatively high risk rating. The area also experiences frequent lightning events, with 3440 occurrences, resulting in very high risk and a risk score of 100.

In terms of geological features, Broward County is characterized by its long coastline along the Atlantic Ocean, making it susceptible to storm surges and flooding during hurricanes. The county also has a relatively low risk of landslides, with only 0.010% frequency, but a moderate risk rating due to the potential impact on infrastructure and residents. Additionally, the presence of fault lines and mountain peaks in the surrounding areas can contribute to earthquake risks, although the county itself has a relatively low risk in this ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
25 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
1521 mm Very High

Average Humidity
82% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
10/10 Very High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Tornado

2016-02-16

Hailstorm

2012-06-15

Hailstorm

2009-06-23

Hailstorm

2006-04-09

Hailstorm

2005-06-17

Hailstorm

2004-10-20

Hailstorm

2004-10-20

Hailstorm

2004-10-20

Tornado

2003-06-19

Hailstorm

2001-03-19

Tornado

1999-06-24

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1998-02-03

Tornado

1997-08-06

Tornado

1995-04-30

Tornado

1987-01-04

Hurricane Dolly

1968-08-17