Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Moderate


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

0

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

3

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

1

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Delaware County, Iowa has a relatively low overall natural disaster risk rating, with a risk score of 59.02. The county is prone to multiple hazards, including hailstorms, thunderstorms, and flooding. These events have historically occurred at a frequency of 69.07, 4.79, and 1.42 events per year, respectively. The risk values associated with these events are 1048359.37, 42402.97, and 7583.77, indicating varying levels of risk.

The county's geographic features such as water bodies, including rivers and streams, can exacerbate flooding risks. Additionally, the presence of fault lines and relatively low-lying areas can increase the susceptibility to hail and thunderstorms. The mountain peaks in the region are minimal, which does not significantly impact the hazard risk. Delaware County's climate factors, with an area of 584.75 square kilometers and a population of 17486, contribute to its overall risk profile, with a focus on mitigating the effects of hail, thunderstorms, and flooding through ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
8 °F Cold
Average Precipitation
926 mm Moderate
Average Humidity
84% Moderately High
Plant Hardiness
5/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams

2019-03-13

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2016-08-24

Tornado

2016-07-23

Tornado

2014-06-19

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2014-06-10

Hailstorm

2013-01-28

Flooding

Heavy Rain And Snow

2011-03-07

Flooding

Dam Failure, Heavy Rain

2010-07-25

Hailstorm

2010-04-06

Hailstorm

2009-07-24

Hailstorm

2009-04-26

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2009-02-28

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-12-10

Hailstorm

2008-08-03

Hailstorm

2008-07-10

Hailstorm

2008-07-10

Hailstorm

2008-07-10

Hailstorm

2008-07-10

Hailstorm

2008-06-20

Hailstorm

2008-06-08

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-06-05

Hailstorm

2008-04-25

Hailstorm

2008-04-25

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

2008-03-17

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-08-16

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2004-05-22

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2002-06-04

Hailstorm

1998-06-28

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1997-03-22

Hailstorm

1994-04-14

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1990-08-18

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1990-07-28

Hailstorm

1990-06-02

Hailstorm

1989-08-04

Tornado

1985-08-14

Tornado

1977-05-16
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