Hazard Score
27 Catastrophes Recorded
Dayton, Indiana
1 Land Tracts in Tippecanoe County , Wildcat Watershed
Dayton, Indiana, located in Tippecanoe County, faces a relatively low risk of natural disasters based on various factors such as relatively low flood, drought, and tornado risks. The area is not prone to tsunamis, volcanic activity, or hurricanes, further reducing the overall hazard risk. However, the region experiences moderate lightning and wildfire risks, which can still pose a threat to the community.
Geologically, Dayton is situated near the Wildcat and Wabash hydrologic units, which could impact water flow and potentially lead to flooding during heavy precipitation events. The proximity to the Ohio River hydrologic region also adds a layer of complexity to the area's climate risks. While the city itself is not directly on a fault line or coastline, the surrounding geological features and water bodies can influence the risk of certain natural disasters.
Overall, Dayton, Indiana, benefits from a relatively low to moderate hazard risk profile, with specific climate factors and geological features contributing to the overall risk assessment. Understanding the potential for lightning strikes, wildfires, and flooding in the region can help residents and authorities better prepare for and mitigate the impact of natural disasters in the area.
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
0
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
0
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
1
Hazard Shelters
1
Fire Stations
0
Hospitals
1
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Tippecanoe County in Indiana has a relatively low overall natural disaster risk rating, with a risk value of $18,414,341.29 and a risk score of 78.33. The area experiences a moderate level of social vulnerability, with a SOVI rating of 49.90, and a relatively high level of resilience, with a RESL rating of 67.22. The county is prone to various hazards such as floods, hail, and high winds, with notable occurrences including 116 flood events, 133 hail events, and 164 severe wind events.
Specific climate factors in Tippecanoe County that contribute to its hazard risk include a high frequency of lightning events, with 1,893 lightning strikes recorded. The county also experiences a significant number of severe wind events, with 164 occurrences, and a moderate frequency of hail events, with 133 recorded incidents. The presence of water bodies such as the Wabash River and Wildcat Creek further increases the risk of ...
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CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2019-04-30Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snowmelt
2018-02-19Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-04-28Flooding
Heavy Rain
2013-04-22Hailstorm
2011-08-13
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Flooding
Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-12-10Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-03-17Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-02-06Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-01-08Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Tornado
2005-07-26
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-01-05Tornado
2004-05-30
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-09-01Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-07-05Flooding
Heavy Rain
2002-05-07Hailstorm
2002-04-12
Flooding
Brief Torrential Rain
1998-08-04Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-05-13Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-12-31Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-11-26Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-08-18Hailstorm
1980-06-02
Tornado
1973-06-12