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

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230 Catastrophes Recorded

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Porter County, Indiana

2 Cities with a Population of 173,235, and 61,998 Households

Porter, Indiana, has a relatively low overall natural disaster and climate risk rating of 80.24, with specific risks such as flooding (31.59) and thunderstorms (72.52) rated relatively low to moderate. The area experiences a high frequency of lightning events, with a lightning risk rating of 72.52, indicating a moderate level of risk. Additionally, wind-related events are a concern, with a wind risk rating of 96.53, indicating a relatively high risk.

Porter, Indiana, is located inland and does not have a coastline, reducing the risk of coastal hazards such as storm surges or tsunamis. However, the area is susceptible to flooding due to its proximity to water bodies and rivers. The region also has fault lines nearby, contributing to the risk of earthquakes, although the frequency of seismic events is relatively low. The presence of mountain peaks in the surrounding area can influence weather patterns and potentially exacerbate hazards such as snowstorms or avalanches.

Overall, Porter, Indiana, benefits from its inland location and lower risk ratings for natural disasters. While the area is not immune to hazards such as flooding, thunderstorms, and wind events, the risk levels are manageable. The absence of coastlines mitigates the risk of coastal hazards, although the presence of fault lines and nearby geological features necessitates ongoing monitoring and preparedness efforts. By staying informed and prepared for potential hazards, residents of Porter can reduce the impact of natural disasters in the region.

Wildfire Risk: Very Low

Tornado Risk: Low

Hurricane Risk: Low

Hail Risk: Low

Flood Risk: High

Tsunami Risk: Very Low

Earthquake Risk: Very Low

Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

67

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

10

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

16

Hazard Shelters

25

Fire Stations

3

Hospitals

10

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Lake County, Indiana has a population of 496,541, with a population density of 985 people per square mile. The county has a diverse demographic makeup, with 64.3% White, 25.9% Black, 3.3% Hispanic, and 1.2% Asian residents. The median age in Lake County is 37.4, with a slightly higher percentage of females (51.7%) than males (48.3%). The county has a total of 188,157 households, with an average household size of 2.6 and an average family size of 3.19.

Compared to other counties in Indiana, Lake County stands out as one of the most densely populated counties in the state, with a population density of 985 people per square mile. The county also has a higher percentage of Black residents compared to the state average, which is 9.8%. Additionally, Lake County has a higher average household size of 2.6 compared to the state average of 2.5. The county also has a higher percentage of Hispanic residents at 3.3%, compared to the state average of 7.5%. Overall, Lake County's diverse population and higher population density make it a unique and vibrant community in Indiana.

Regions

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

10 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

994 mm Moderate

Average Humidity

82% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness

5/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Motorhome

2023-07-01

Memorial Day

2023-05-30

Laurel

2023-05-05

Tremont

2023-04-24

420 Fire

2023-04-20

12 Pl 1

2023-04-14

12 Pl 2

2023-04-14

23 Indu Mnoke Prairie Bil Rx

2023-04-12

23 Indu Dunes Prairie West Bil Rx

2023-04-11

Strack

2023-04-10

23 Furnessville Pile Burn Rx Bil

2023-04-07

2023 Indiana Dunes Rx Support

2023-03-21

23 Indu Bailly Piles Bil Rx

2023-03-07

Mill Hill

2022-12-02

Kansas Ave Bil Rx

2022-11-14

23 Indu Howes Pr/Lupine Ln Bil

2022-11-10

23 Indu Burns Ditch Bil

2022-11-09

Tolleston Dunes Long Lake Bil

2022-11-08

23 Indu Dunewood Camprground Rx Bil

2022-11-07

2022 Indiana Dunes Rx Support

2022-11-07

Boone

2022-10-20

Dune Acres 2

2022-07-03

Dune Acres 1

2022-07-03

June Day 1

2022-06-22

June Day 2

2022-06-22

Flock

2022-05-16

Learning Center

2022-04-29

Long Lake

2022-04-12

22-Indu Mnoke Prairie Onps

2022-03-29

Plaid

2022-03-26

22-Indu West Beach Grass Onps

2022-03-16

22-Indu West Beach 3 Onps

2022-03-16

22-Indu Dunewood Campground Rx Onps

2021-11-23

22-Indu Cowles Dunes Dr311

2021-11-23

22-Indu Derby Ditch

2021-11-05

Railroad Tie

2021-09-09

South Shore 5

2021-08-01

South Shore 2

2021-08-01

South Shore 3

2021-08-01

South Shore 4

2021-08-01

South Shore 1

2021-08-01

Fish Fire

2021-06-24

Little Calumet River

2021-06-19

Mather Site 13

2021-06-13

Portage Lakefront Oob Cf

2021-05-22

Taylor Street

2021-05-13

21-Indu Tolleston Dunes East

2021-04-12

21-Indu Mnoke Prairie

2021-04-10

Heron Rookery

2021-04-05

Poi Rail Yard

2021-04-02

Site 22

2021-03-20

21-Indu Kansas

2020-11-17

Fall 2020 Rx Burns

2020-11-11

Midwest Landfill Fire

2020-11-09

Floyd Fire

2020-11-09

Hailstorm

2020-10-12

Hailstorm

2020-10-12

Chesteron Assist

2020-09-20

Sugar Fire

2020-08-01

Bath House Fire

2020-07-29

Picture Thistle Fire

2020-07-07

Hailstorm

2020-07-07

Us Steel/Port Fire

2020-06-08

Hailstorm

2020-05-23

Hailstorm

2020-04-07

Hailstorm

2020-04-07

Christmar

2020-03-08

20-Auto Shop Pile 1

2020-01-09

Mile Marker 26

2019-12-26

20-Indu West Beach Units

2019-12-09

Pavillion

2019-07-07

Atv Road June

2019-06-26

Training Center

2019-06-12

Od C

2019-06-11

Od Burns Ditch

2019-06-11

Od 1&2

2019-06-11

Od A

2019-06-11

Od B

2019-06-11

Hailstorm

2019-05-27

Hailstorm

2019-05-16

Hailstorm

2019-05-16

Hailstorm

2019-05-16

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2019-04-30

300 North

2019-03-29

Beam Street

2019-03-27

Od Assist 3

2019-03-27

Od Assist 1

2019-03-22

Od Assist #2

2019-03-22

Hailstorm

2019-03-14

Atv Road Fire

2019-02-28

Atv Woods Fire

2019-02-28

Mill

2018-09-04

31 Fire

2018-09-02

Dunes Forest Trail

2018-07-11

Commons

2018-07-01

Sp Beach

2018-06-29

Roundabout

2018-06-26

Picnic

2018-05-29

Hailstorm

2018-05-14

49 Fire

2018-05-05

Compost

2018-04-30

Flooding

Heavy Rain And Snowmelt

2018-02-19

Tornado

2010-10-26

Hailstorm

2010-04-07

Flooding

Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B

2010-03-10

Tornado

2009-08-19

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

2008-02-06

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

2008-01-08

Hailstorm

2007-10-18

Hailstorm

2007-10-18

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-07-05

Hailstorm

2003-06-28

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2002-05-07

Hailstorm

2000-09-11

Heavy Rain

1990-12-31

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1990-11-26

Flooding

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