Hazard Score
208 Catastrophes Recorded
Tippecanoe County, Indiana
4 Cities with a Population of 193,688, and 65,532 Households
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 flooding in the area. Additionally, the county's relatively flat terrain and lack of significant geological features may contribute to the vulnerability to certain hazards.
While Tippecanoe County does not have any coastline or fault lines that could increase hazard risk, the presence of water bodies and flat terrain make the area susceptible to flooding. The county's proximity to the Wabash River and Wildcat Creek, as well as its relatively low elevation, increase the likelihood of flooding events. Historical data on past natural disasters in the region, along with the county's risk ratios and percentages, support the assessment of a moderate level of hazard risk in Tippecanoe County.
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
56
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
4
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
57
Hazard Shelters
24
Fire Stations
6
Hospitals
6
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Tippecanoe County, located in Indiana, has a population of 193,688 with a population density of 384.9 people per square mile. The county has a diverse population, with the majority being White (74.9%) followed by Asian (5.5%), Hispanic (6.7%), and Black (3.6%). The median age in Tippecanoe County is relatively young at 27.9 years, with a slightly higher proportion of females (51.9%) compared to males (48.1%). The average household size is 2.42, and the county has a total of 65,532 households with a homeownership rate of 54.8%.
In comparison to other counties in Indiana, Tippecanoe County stands out for its higher population density and diverse demographic composition. The county has a higher percentage of Asian and Hispanic residents compared to the state average. Additionally, Tippecanoe County has a lower median age and a higher proportion of households with children compared to other counties in Indiana. The county also has a relatively high homeownership rate, indicating a stable housing market. Overall, Tippecanoe County is a vibrant and diverse community with a relatively young population and a strong sense of family values.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Hailstorm
2020-09-08
Hailstorm
2019-06-05
Hailstorm
2019-05-27
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2019-04-30Hailstorm
2019-04-07
Hailstorm
2019-04-07
Hailstorm
2018-06-08
Hurricane Alberto
2018-05-31
Tornado
2018-04-03
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snowmelt
2018-02-19Tornado
2017-11-18
Hailstorm
2017-11-05
Hailstorm
2017-11-05
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-04-28Hailstorm
2017-04-10
Hailstorm
2017-04-10
Hailstorm
2017-04-10
Hailstorm
2017-04-10
Hailstorm
2017-04-10
Hailstorm
2017-04-10
Hailstorm
2017-04-10
Hailstorm
2017-03-30
Hailstorm
2017-03-20
Hailstorm
2017-03-20
Tornado
2016-08-15
Tornado
2016-03-31
Hailstorm
2015-09-18
Hailstorm
2015-09-18
Tornado
2015-07-17
Tornado
2015-07-17
Hailstorm
2015-07-17
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2015-06-27Hailstorm
2015-06-08
Hailstorm
2015-04-08
Hailstorm
2015-04-08
Hailstorm
2014-08-25
Hailstorm
2014-08-25
Hailstorm
2014-08-25
Hailstorm
2014-08-21
Hailstorm
2014-08-01
Hailstorm
2014-05-21
Hailstorm
2014-05-21
Tornado
2013-11-17
Tornado
2013-11-17
Tornado
2013-11-17
Tornado
2013-11-17
Tornado
2013-11-17
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2013-04-22Hailstorm
2013-04-10
Hailstorm
2013-04-10
Hailstorm
2012-08-09
Hailstorm
2012-06-29
Hailstorm
2012-03-02
Hailstorm
2012-03-02
Hailstorm
2011-11-14
Hailstorm
2011-08-24
Hailstorm
2011-08-13
Hailstorm
2011-08-13
Hailstorm
2011-08-13
Hailstorm
2011-08-13
Hailstorm
2011-08-13
Hailstorm
2011-08-13
Hailstorm
2011-08-13
Hailstorm
2011-08-13
Hailstorm
2011-08-13
Hailstorm
2011-08-13
Hailstorm
2011-07-02
Hailstorm
2011-05-25
Hailstorm
2011-05-25
Hailstorm
2011-05-25
Hailstorm
2011-05-25
Hailstorm
2011-05-25
Hailstorm
2011-05-25
Hailstorm
2011-05-24
Tornado
2011-04-19
Tornado
2011-04-19
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Hailstorm
2010-06-21
Hailstorm
2010-06-21
Hailstorm
2010-06-14
Hailstorm
2010-06-14
Flooding
Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Hailstorm
2009-06-01
Hailstorm
2009-06-01
Hailstorm
2009-06-01
Hailstorm
2009-05-15
Hailstorm
2009-05-15
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-12-10Hurricane Ike
2008-09-15
Flooding
Tropical Storm Ike
2008-09-12Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Hailstorm
2008-06-01
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-03-17Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-02-06Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-01-08Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Hailstorm
2007-05-26
Hailstorm
2007-05-26
Hailstorm
2006-07-03
Hailstorm
2006-07-03
Tornado
2006-06-25
Hailstorm
2006-05-25
Hailstorm
2006-04-16
Hailstorm
2006-04-16
Hailstorm
2006-04-16
Hailstorm
2006-04-16
Tornado
2006-04-14
Tornado
2006-04-14
Hailstorm
2006-04-14
Tornado
2006-04-02
Hailstorm
2006-04-02
Hailstorm
2006-03-11
Hailstorm
2006-03-11
Hailstorm
2005-08-10
Hailstorm
2005-08-08
Tornado
2005-07-26
Hailstorm
2005-06-28
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-01-05Tornado
2004-05-30
Tornado
2004-05-30
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-01-04Hailstorm
2003-09-26
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-09-01Tornado
2003-07-21
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-07-05Tornado
2003-06-11
Tornado
2003-06-11
Hailstorm
2003-05-14
Hailstorm
2003-05-14
Hailstorm
2003-04-04
Hailstorm
2003-04-04
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2002-05-07Hailstorm
2002-04-19
Hailstorm
2002-04-12
Hailstorm
2001-10-24
Hailstorm
2001-08-18
Hailstorm
2001-08-18
Hailstorm
2001-05-16
Hailstorm
2001-05-16
Hailstorm
2000-05-18
Hailstorm
2000-05-09
Hailstorm
2000-04-20
Tornado
1999-09-28
Hailstorm
1999-09-28
Hailstorm
1999-06-11
Flooding
Brief Torrential Rain
1998-08-04Tornado
1998-07-04
Hailstorm
1998-05-24
Hailstorm
1996-07-02
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-05-13Hailstorm
1996-04-21
Tornado
1996-01-18
Hailstorm
1994-05-25
Tornado
1994-04-26
Hailstorm
1993-06-27
Hailstorm
1993-06-27
Hailstorm
1993-06-27
Hailstorm
1993-06-27
Hailstorm
1993-06-27
Tornado
1993-06-08
Tornado
1993-06-08
Hailstorm
1991-04-30
Tornado
1991-03-27
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-12-31Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-11-26Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-08-18Hailstorm
1989-11-15
Hailstorm
1989-06-19
Hailstorm
1989-06-01
Hailstorm
1988-10-17
Hailstorm
1988-04-03
Hailstorm
1988-04-03
Hailstorm
1987-06-01
Hailstorm
1987-06-01
Hailstorm
1987-04-11
Hailstorm
1985-07-05
Tornado
1981-06-24
Tornado
1980-06-07
Hailstorm
1980-06-02
Hailstorm
1980-06-01
Hailstorm
1979-08-19
Hailstorm
1979-06-20
Tornado
1978-07-02
Tornado
1978-06-25
Tornado
1978-06-25
Hailstorm
1978-06-25
Tornado
1978-04-23
Tornado
1978-04-10
Tornado
1976-03-20
Tornado
1976-03-12
Hailstorm
1976-03-12
Hailstorm
1975-07-18
Tornado
1974-04-01
Tornado
1973-06-12
Tornado
1973-06-12
Tornado
1973-05-29
Tornado
1971-03-19
Tornado
1968-05-15
Tornado
1967-06-24
Tornado
1965-09-14
Hailstorm
1965-06-07
Tornado
1965-04-11
Hailstorm
1965-04-11
Tornado
1963-06-10
Tornado
1963-04-22
Hailstorm
1962-05-10
Tornado
1961-03-06
Tornado
1953-06-13