Hazard Score
42 Catastrophes Recorded
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Very Low
Flood Risk: Very High
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
6
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
2
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
12
Hazard Shelters
3
Fire Stations
0
Hospitals
1
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Monroe County, Indiana has a relatively low overall natural disaster and climate risk assessment score of 68.08 out of 100, indicating a lower likelihood of severe hazards. Specific climate factors for the area include a moderate frequency of thunderstorm events, with lightning strikes being the most common natural disaster risk. The county is not prone to hurricanes or tsunamis, with a very low risk rating in those categories.
While Monroe County is inland and does not have coastlines or fault lines, it does have several water bodies such as the Monroe Lake and Lake Lemon, which can contribute to localized flooding during heavy rainfall events. The county also has several mountain peaks within the Hoosier National Forest, which may increase the risk of landslides and rockslides in the region. Historical events have shown that severe thunderstorms and hailstorms can cause property damage and crop losses in the area, highlighting ...
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CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Camp 11
2022-03-14
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2021-06-18Hailstorm
2020-04-08
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2020-03-22Hailstorm
2017-11-05
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-04-28Friendship
2016-04-17
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2015-06-27Hailstorm
2015-06-25
Grubb Ridge
2015-05-01
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2013-04-22Hailstorm
2012-03-23
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Hailstorm
2010-06-15
Flooding
Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Flooding
Tropical Storm Ike
2008-09-12Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-05-24Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-03-17Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-02-06Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-01-08Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-01-15Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-01-05Hailstorm
2004-08-18
Tornado
2004-05-30
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-01-04Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-09-01Hailstorm
2003-07-08
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-07-05Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-05-06Flooding
Heavy Rain
2002-05-07Hailstorm
2002-04-12
Flooding
0
1999-01-04Flooding
Heavy Rain
1997-02-28Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-05-13Hailstorm
1995-04-08
Hailstorm
1992-07-11
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-12-31Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-08-18Hailstorm
1979-08-06
Tornado
1970-04-19