Clark County, Indiana Hazard Report | Natural Catastrophe And Climate Risk

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Hazard Score

151 Catastrophes Recorded

Historical_Hail

103

Historical_Tornadoes

Historical_Hurricanes

Historical_Floods

Historical_Wind

Clark County, Indiana

2 Cities with a Population of 118,893, and 44,248 Households

Clark County, Indiana, faces relatively low natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk rating of 81.93 out of 100. The county is prone to events like extreme wind, hail, and flooding, with a moderate risk of tornadoes. The area experiences an average of 198 severe wind events per year, contributing to a higher risk value in comparison to other hazards.

Clark County is characterized by its relatively flat topography and lack of significant geological features that could exacerbate hazard risk. The absence of coastlines, fault lines, or mountain peaks reduces the likelihood of certain natural disasters like tsunamis or volcanic eruptions. However, the county's proximity to major water bodies like the Ohio River could increase flood risk during heavy rainfall events.

Overall, Clark County's natural disaster and climate risk assessment indicate a relatively low level of vulnerability to various hazards. The area's historical data aligns with the assessment, showing minimal impact from extreme events. While the county may face occasional severe weather events, its geographic features and climate factors contribute to a lower overall risk compared to other regions with more pronounced geological vulnerabilities.

Wildfire Risk: Very Low

Tornado Risk: Low

Hurricane Risk: Low

Hail Risk: Low

Flood Risk: Very High

Tsunami Risk: Very Low

Earthquake Risk: Very Low

Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

51

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

21

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

17

Hazard Shelters

24

Fire Stations

6

Hospitals

7

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Clark County, Indiana, has a population of 118,893 with a population density of 315.7 people per square mile. The population has seen an increase since 2010, with a growth rate of 7.8%. The county is predominantly white, with 80.7% of the population identifying as White, 6.4% as Black, 0.3% as American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.7% as Asian, and 4.5% Hispanic. The county has a slightly higher percentage of females (47.3%) compared to males (45.3%), with a median age of 37.8 years. The average household size is 2.46, with 66.5% of households being family households.

In terms of housing, Clark County has 47,776 housing units, with an average of 2.46 people per household. The homeownership rate in the county is 65%, while the rental occupancy rate is 27.7%. The county has a total of 483 farms, with an average farm size of 195 acres. In 2017, the total crop acres in the county were 68,601, with an average farm sale of $86,244. Clark County compares favorably to other counties in Indiana in terms of population growth and diversity. It has a higher population density compared to the state average of 183.2 people per square mile, and a higher homeownership rate compared to the state average of 69.1%. Additionally, the county's average farm sale in 2017 was higher than the state average of $61,153.

Regions

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

13 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

1196 mm Moderate

Average Humidity

80% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness

6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hailstorm

2020-10-23

Hailstorm

2020-10-23

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Flooding

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2015-06-27

Hailstorm

2015-04-02

Hailstorm

2015-04-02

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2011-05-01

Hailstorm

2011-04-23

Tornado

2011-04-19

Tornado

2011-04-19

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2011-04-18

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-05-24

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Heavy Rain

2006-03-12

Hailstorm

2005-08-28

Hurricane Dennis

2005-07-18

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2005-01-05

Tornado

2004-05-30

Hailstorm

2004-05-27

Hailstorm

2004-05-25

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2004-03-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2004-01-04

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Hailstorm

2002-11-10

Hailstorm

2002-11-10

Tornado

2002-10-04

Hailstorm

2002-06-04

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1996-05-13

Hailstorm

1996-05-03

Hailstorm

1995-05-24

Hailstorm

1994-05-25

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1990-08-18

Tornado

1990-06-02

Hailstorm

1990-05-16

Flooding

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