Hazard Score
31 Catastrophes Recorded
Eagle-Creek, Indiana
12 Land Tracts in Marion County , Upper White Watershed
Eagle-Creek, Indiana is located in Marion County with a relatively moderate overall risk rating. The climate in the area is characterized by moderate temperatures, high humidity, and significant precipitation levels. These factors contribute to the potential for flooding and water-related hazards in the region. The area is also prone to lightning strikes and severe weather events due to its high humidity levels.
Geologically, Eagle-Creek is situated near the Upper White and Patoka-White hydrologic units, which can increase the risk of water-related disasters. The region is not directly impacted by coastlines or fault lines, but its proximity to hydrologic units and water bodies can increase the risk of flooding. Additionally, the presence of mountain peaks in the Wabash hydrologic subregion can contribute to the risk of landslides and slope instability during heavy rainfall events.
Overall, Eagle-Creek faces a combination of climate and geological factors that increase its hazard risk, particularly in relation to water-related disasters. It is important for residents and authorities in the area to be prepared for potential flooding, landslides, and severe weather events, taking into account the specific ratios and percentages of precipitation levels and historical events in the region to mitigate risk effectively.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: Very High
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Moderate
HAZARDS
8
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
1
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
1
Hazard Shelters
2
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
0
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Marion, Indiana faces a relatively moderate overall risk score of 93.29, with specific risks such as high winds (93.29), thunderstorms (98.87), and floods (69.71). Marion County has experienced 1986 lightning events, with a 90.27% frequency, posing a very high risk. The area also faces a high risk of wind events, with 163 occurrences at a frequency of 4.78%, resulting in a relatively high risk score of 97.99.
Marion, Indiana is not situated on a coastline, fault line, or near mountain peaks. However, it is surrounded by several water bodies, including rivers and lakes, which can contribute to flood risks. The geological features of the region may exacerbate hazards such as hailstorms and wildfires, as seen in the high hail event frequency of 4.59% and the relatively low risk of wildfires at 42.57%. The presence of these water bodies can also lead to a high risk of tornado events, with ...
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CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2020-03-22Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-04-28Flooding
Heavy Rain
2015-06-27Hailstorm
2013-08-31
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2013-04-22Hailstorm
2012-09-21
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Flooding
Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Flooding
Tropical Storm Ike
2008-09-12Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-03-17Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-02-06Tornado
2008-01-29
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-01-08Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Hailstorm
2006-09-27
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-01-05Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-01-04Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-09-01Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-07-05Flooding
Heavy Rain
2002-05-07Hailstorm
1999-06-11
Hailstorm
1999-05-17
Flooding
0
1999-01-04Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-05-13Hailstorm
1994-06-26
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-12-31Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-08-18Tornado
1988-09-12
Hailstorm
1979-06-29
Hailstorm
1972-04-06