Hazard Score
235 Catastrophes Recorded
Kossuth County, Iowa
7 Cities with a Population of 15,163, and 6,697 Households
Kossuth County, Iowa has a relatively low overall natural disaster and climate risk rating, with specific risk factors including frequent occurrences of severe thunderstorms, high winds, and hail. These events have led to property damage, but the risk level remains relatively low compared to other regions. The area is also prone to winter storms and flooding, which can impact agriculture and infrastructure. The county's risk rating is influenced by a combination of factors, including exposure to extreme weather events and the potential for property damage.
Geologically, Kossuth County does not have significant geological features such as coastlines, fault lines, or mountain peaks that would increase the risk of natural disasters. However, the county does have water bodies such as rivers and lakes that can contribute to flooding during heavy rainfall events. The lack of major geological features does contribute to the overall lower risk rating for the area. Historical data shows that the county has experienced occasional flooding and severe weather events, but the impact has been relatively manageable compared to other regions with more significant geological risks.
Overall, Kossuth County's natural disaster and climate risk assessment is relatively low due to a combination of factors including the frequency of severe weather events, the absence of significant geological features, and historical data showing manageable impacts from past events. While the area is not immune to natural disasters, the risk level is considered relatively low compared to other regions. It is important for residents and local authorities to remain vigilant and prepared for potential natural disasters, especially during peak weather seasons.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
13
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
7
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
2
Hazard Shelters
9
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
1
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Kossuth County, located in Iowa, has a population of 15,163 people with a population density of 15.6 people per square mile. The county has a slightly lower population than the state average, with 49.6% males and 50.4% females. The median age in Kossuth County is 46.4 years, with a fairly even distribution across age groups. The county has a total of 6,697 households with an average household size of 2.28, and a total of 4,403 families with an average family size of 2.83. Furthermore, the county has a homeownership rate of 70.6%, with 1,411 renter-occupied households.
In terms of racial demographics, Kossuth County is predominantly White, making up 99.8% of the population, followed by Asian (0.4%), Hispanic (1.4%), and Black (0.3%). The county has a relatively low percentage of minority populations compared to other counties in Iowa. Additionally, Kossuth County has a total of 1,347 farms as of 2017, with an average farm size of 441 acres and a total crop acreage of 573,419. The average farm sales in the county amount to $436,565, which is lower than the state average. Overall, Kossuth County has a strong agricultural presence, but its population and demographic makeup are slightly below the state average.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Hailstorm
2020-07-11
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2020-07-11
Tornado
2020-06-18
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2020-06-04
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2019-08-20
Tornado
2018-09-04
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2018-08-28
Hailstorm
2018-08-28
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2018-08-24
Unit 4 Wildfire 17
2017-12-01
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2017-07-02
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2017-05-16
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2017-05-15
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2017-05-15
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2017-05-15
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2017-05-15
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2017-03-06
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2017-03-06
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2016-10-25
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2016-07-30
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2016-07-27
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2016-07-07
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2016-07-07
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2016-06-10
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2016-06-08
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2016-06-08
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2015-09-10
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2015-05-03
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2014-06-18
Flooding
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2014-06-10Flooding
Heavy Rain
2013-05-25Hailstorm
2013-04-09
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2012-07-25
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2012-07-13
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2012-07-13
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2012-07-13
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2012-07-13
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2012-07-13
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2012-06-03
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2012-06-03
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2012-05-04
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2012-05-04
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2012-05-03
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2012-05-03
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2012-05-03
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2012-05-01
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2011-07-05
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2011-06-20
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2011-04-09
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2011-04-09
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2011-04-09
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2011-04-09
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2011-04-09
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Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Hailstorm
2010-06-22
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2010-06-17
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2010-06-17
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2010-06-17
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2010-06-17
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2010-06-17
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2010-04-12
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2010-04-12
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2010-04-12
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2010-04-12
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2009-07-09
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2009-07-09
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2009-06-23
Tornado
2008-07-19
Tornado
2008-07-09
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2008-07-06
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Hailstorm
2008-05-06
Tornado
2008-04-24
Hailstorm
2008-04-24
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Hailstorm
2007-06-21
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-05-06Hailstorm
2007-03-21
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2007-03-21
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2007-03-21
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2007-03-21
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2007-03-21
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2007-03-21
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2006-09-16
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2006-09-16
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2006-09-16
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2006-07-19
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2006-07-01
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2006-07-01
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2006-06-03
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2005-10-04
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2005-07-25
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2005-07-03
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2005-07-03
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2005-06-20
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2005-06-20
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2005-05-08
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2005-05-08
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2005-05-08
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2005-03-30
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2004-06-11
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2004-06-11
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2004-05-21
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2004-05-07
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2002-07-21
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2002-04-17
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2001-09-20
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2001-09-20
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2001-09-20
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2001-09-20
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2001-09-20
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2001-09-20
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2001-09-20
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2001-09-20
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2001-07-03
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2001-06-18
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2001-06-18
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2001-06-12
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2001-05-01
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2001-04-20
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2000-10-13
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2000-07-02
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2000-05-31
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1999-09-07
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1999-09-07
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1999-09-07
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1998-08-24
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1998-08-03
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1998-06-23
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1998-05-15
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1998-05-15
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1998-05-15
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1997-07-07
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1997-03-22Tornado
1995-08-13
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1994-09-21
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1994-07-31
Tornado
1994-06-18
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1994-06-12
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1994-04-25
Tornado
1993-06-29
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1993-06-29
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1992-09-13
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1991-08-22
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-08-18Hailstorm
1990-06-28
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1989-04-26
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1989-04-26
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1989-04-24
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1987-07-14
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1987-07-14
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1987-07-11
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1987-04-26
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1986-06-28
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1986-06-28
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1985-08-28
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1985-05-30
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1985-05-30
Tornado
1984-06-16
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1984-06-07
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1984-06-07
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1984-04-26
Tornado
1982-05-17
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1982-04-02
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1981-06-23
Tornado
1980-09-20
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1980-09-03
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1980-09-03
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1980-06-13
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1980-05-29
Tornado
1979-06-28
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1979-06-28
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1979-06-28
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1979-06-28
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1979-06-28
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1978-07-05
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1978-07-05
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1978-06-16
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1978-06-15
Tornado
1978-06-14
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1977-06-10
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1977-05-15
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1974-06-20
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1974-06-09
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1974-05-28
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1973-05-21
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1972-07-01
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1972-05-26
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1968-07-06
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1967-08-22
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1967-08-22
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1967-07-16
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1967-07-16
Tornado
1967-06-14
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1967-04-30
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1965-05-24
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1964-08-29
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1963-04-03
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1961-10-12