Hazard Score
390 Catastrophes Recorded
Marion County, Indiana
6 Cities with a Population of 955,260, and 366,176 Households
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 a 2.41% frequency and a risk score of 88.07.
Overall, Marion, Indiana's climate factors and geological features significantly influence its hazard risks. The area's exposure to lightning events, wind events, and floods highlights the importance of preparedness and mitigation measures. By understanding the specific risks posed by these natural disasters and leveraging historical event data, residents and authorities can better protect the community and reduce the impact of future hazards. Multiple independent sources should be consulted to ensure the accuracy of risk assessments and to inform decision-making processes for disaster planning and response in Marion, Indiana.
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
160
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
15
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
53
Hazard Shelters
76
Fire Stations
24
Hospitals
33
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Marion County, located in Indiana, has a total population of 955,260 with a population density of 2370.3 people per square mile. The population is predominantly White (59.3%), followed by Black (25.2%), Hispanic (8.8%), and Asian (1.9%). The county has a slightly higher percentage of females (48.9%) compared to males (45.6%), and the median age is 34 years old. The average household size is 2.42, and the county has a total of 366,176 households with 52,987 male-headed households and 64,063 female-headed households.
In comparison to other counties in Indiana, Marion County stands out as the most populous county with a significantly higher population compared to other counties. The county also has a higher percentage of Black residents compared to the state average of 9.7%, with Marion County having 25.2% Black residents. Additionally, the county has a higher percentage of Hispanic residents compared to the state average of 7.6%. Marion County also has a higher median age of 34 years compared to the state average of 37.8 years, indicating a younger population. The average household size in Marion County is slightly lower than the state average of 2.52, and the county has a higher percentage of female-headed households compared to the state average.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2021-06-18Hailstorm
2020-07-11
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2020-07-11
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2020-07-11
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2020-07-11
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2020-04-08
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2020-04-08
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2020-03-22Hailstorm
2019-08-18
Tornado
2019-06-15
Tornado
2019-06-15
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2019-05-16
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2019-05-16
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2018-08-25
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2018-04-03
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2018-01-22
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2017-08-28
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2017-08-01
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2017-08-01
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2017-08-01
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2017-04-28Hailstorm
2017-03-30
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2017-03-30
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2017-03-20
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2017-03-20
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2017-03-20
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2017-03-20
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2016-08-24
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2016-08-24
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2016-07-13
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2016-07-13
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2016-06-15
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2016-05-01
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2015-07-17
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2015-06-27Tornado
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2013-11-17
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2013-08-31
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2013-08-31
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2013-06-23
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2013-06-13
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2013-06-13
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2013-04-10
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2013-04-10
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2012-09-21
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2012-09-21
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2012-09-21
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2012-09-01
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2012-07-27
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2012-07-27
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2012-07-27
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Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Flooding
Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Hailstorm
2009-07-25
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2009-06-02
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2008-12-10Hailstorm
2008-09-20
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2008-09-08
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2008-06-22
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2008-06-09
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2008-05-30
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2008-05-30
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2008-03-17Flooding
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2008-02-06Tornado
2008-01-29
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2008-01-08Hailstorm
2007-08-19
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2007-08-19
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2007-06-02
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2006-03-31
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2005-07-21
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2005-06-29
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2005-04-22
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2005-04-22
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Heavy Rain
2005-01-05Hailstorm
2004-07-09
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2004-07-03
Tornado
2004-05-30
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Heavy Rain
2004-01-04Flooding
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2003-09-01Flooding
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2003-07-05Hailstorm
2003-07-04
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2003-05-14
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2003-03-20
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2003-03-20
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2003-03-20
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2003-03-08
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2002-11-10
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2002-09-18
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2002-06-25
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2002-05-07Hailstorm
2001-10-24
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2001-10-24
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2001-09-23
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1998-05-23
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1998-03-08
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1997-03-28
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1996-06-23
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1996-06-14
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1996-06-14
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Heavy Rain
1996-05-13Hailstorm
1996-05-05
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1996-04-19
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1996-04-19
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1996-04-19
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1996-04-19
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1995-07-15
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1995-06-23
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1995-06-23
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1995-06-21
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1995-05-13
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1994-06-26
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1994-06-26
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1994-06-26
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1994-04-15
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1994-04-15
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1992-11-22
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1992-11-22
Tornado
1992-07-16
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1992-06-24
Tornado
1992-06-17
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1991-08-14
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Heavy Rain
1990-12-31Tornado
1990-08-20
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-08-18Hailstorm
1989-08-11
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1989-07-11
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1989-07-08
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1989-07-08
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1989-05-25
Tornado
1988-09-12
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1987-07-27
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1987-06-15
Tornado
1986-03-10
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1985-08-29
Tornado
1985-05-27
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1984-08-10
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1984-07-26
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1983-09-06
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1982-06-15
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1982-04-03
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1982-03-31
Tornado
1981-04-28
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1980-08-19
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1980-08-10
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1980-06-02
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1980-06-02
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1980-06-01
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1980-06-01
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1980-06-01
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1980-02-21
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1979-10-08
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1979-10-08
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1979-07-26
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1979-06-29
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1979-06-17
Tornado
1978-06-25
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1977-09-30
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1977-07-08
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1977-05-19
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1975-09-03
Tornado
1973-07-04
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1973-06-04
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1973-05-19
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1973-05-07
Tornado
1972-05-14
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1972-04-06
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1971-06-07
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1971-06-02
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1971-04-27
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1971-04-27
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1970-05-14
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1970-04-29
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1969-08-09
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1969-06-22
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1967-05-08
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1967-03-13
Tornado
1966-07-11
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1965-06-29
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1965-04-08
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1965-04-08
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1964-08-11
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1963-04-22
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1963-04-19
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1963-04-19
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1961-08-18
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1960-04-16
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1959-02-10
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1955-11-15
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1955-03-22
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1955-03-11
Tornado
1954-06-13
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1954-05-31
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1952-05-09