HazardDB



Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: High


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

5

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

2

Hazard Shelters

0

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Peoria, Illinois faces a relatively moderate overall natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk score of 85.01. The area has a high risk value of 27,042,937.13, indicating a significant level of vulnerability to various hazards. Specific climate factors in the region include moderate occurrences of hail, thunderstorms, and high winds, with notable instances of flooding events. Peoria's proximity to water bodies like the Illinois River increases the risk of flooding, while the presence of fault lines and mountain peaks can contribute to earthquake hazards.

The county of Peoria is characterized by its relatively high resilience score of 93.73, suggesting that the area has built a strong capacity to withstand and recover from natural disasters. However, the presence of fault lines and the historical occurrence of moderate earthquake events highlight the need for continued preparedness and planning efforts. With a very high hazard loss ratio of 0.000375625997549 due to ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
11 °F Cold
Average Precipitation
917 mm Moderate
Average Humidity
83% Moderately High
Plant Hardiness
5/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

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