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

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Hazard Score

132 Catastrophes Recorded

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Historical_Tornadoes

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Historical_Wind

158

Vanderburgh County, Indiana

1 Cities with a Population of 180,910, and 74,454 Households

Vanderburgh County in Indiana faces a relatively moderate overall natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk score of 90.14 and a risk rating of relatively moderate. The county has a high population density of 180,120, and its total building value is $38,456,525,468. Specific climate factors such as lightning, hail, and tornado events contribute significantly to the overall risk profile of the area. Vanderburgh County also experiences severe wind events, with a frequency of 4.21%, and floods with a frequency of 4.13%.

The county is not located near coastlines or fault lines, but it does have some geological features such as water bodies and mountain peaks that could impact hazard risk. Vanderburgh County is situated near the Ohio River, which could lead to flooding during heavy rainfall events. The presence of the Wabash Valley Seismic Zone to the north of the county indicates a potential for seismic activity that could impact the area. Overall, the county's location in the Midwest region of the United States exposes it to a range of natural disaster risks, including tornadoes, severe storms, and flooding.

Historically, Vanderburgh County has experienced numerous severe weather events, including tornado outbreaks and flash floods. The county's proximity to the New Madrid Seismic Zone increases the risk of earthquakes. The county's high resilience score of 86.66 and very high resilience rating indicate its ability to recover from natural disasters. Despite the relatively moderate overall risk rating, Vanderburgh County should remain vigilant and prepared for potential natural disasters and climate-related events.

Wildfire Risk: Very Low

Tornado Risk: Low

Hurricane Risk: Low

Hail Risk: Very Low

Flood Risk: Very High

Tsunami Risk: Very Low

Earthquake Risk: Very Low

Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

122

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

24

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

90

Hazard Shelters

25

Fire Stations

6

Hospitals

6

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Warrick County in Indiana has a population of 65,122, with a population density of 166.5 people per square mile. The county experienced a population increase from 2010, with a population of 59,689 at that time. The racial demographics of Warrick County show that the majority of the population is White (87.1%), followed by Asian (1.5%), Black (1.2%), Hispanic (1.5%), and Multiracial (1.2%). The median age in Warrick County is 39.7, with a slightly higher median age for females at 40.9 compared to males at 38.5. The county has a total of 22,505 households, with an average household size of 2.62. Around 27.7% of households have children, and 37.4% are married couples with children.

When compared to other counties in Indiana, Warrick County stands out for its relatively high population density and lower percentage of racial diversity. The county has a lower percentage of Black and Hispanic residents compared to the state average, with a higher percentage of White residents. Additionally, the median age in Warrick County is slightly higher than the state average of 37.7 years. The county also has a higher percentage of married couples with children compared to the state average of 27.5%. In terms of agriculture, Warrick County has a total of 364 farms as of 2017, with an average farm size of 289 acres and a total crop acreage of 86,405 acres. The average farm sale in Warrick County is $135,822, which is higher than the state average of $104,873.

Regions

Evansville

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

14 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

1197 mm Moderate

Average Humidity

83% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness

6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hailstorm

2020-04-25

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2019-12-28

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Hailstorm

2018-04-02

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2017-05-19

Hailstorm

2017-04-29

Hailstorm

2017-04-28

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2017-04-28

Hailstorm

2016-05-29

Tornado

2016-04-26

Hailstorm

2016-04-26

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2011-05-01

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2011-04-18

Flooding

Heavy Rain And Snow

2011-03-07

Flooding

Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B

2010-03-10

Hailstorm

2009-06-11

Flooding

Tropical Storm Ike

2008-09-12

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-06-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Hailstorm

2005-04-12

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Hailstorm

2003-07-09

Hailstorm

2003-05-06

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-05-06

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-02-26

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2002-05-07

Hailstorm

2002-05-02

Hailstorm

2002-04-24

Hailstorm

2002-03-29

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Heavy Rain

1997-02-28

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1996-05-13

Hailstorm

1996-02-27

Hurricane Erin

1995-08-06

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

1994-04-09

Hailstorm

1993-06-11

Hailstorm

1993-03-31

Hailstorm

1991-03-21

Flooding

Tornado

1955-11-15

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