Hazard Score
42 Catastrophes Recorded
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Moderate
Flood Risk: Moderate
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Moderate
HAZARDS
12
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
2
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
3
Hazard Shelters
2
Fire Stations
0
Hospitals
0
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Polk, Iowa faces a relatively moderate overall natural disaster and climate risk rating, with specific risks including hailstorms, thunderstorms, and flooding. The area experiences a high frequency of lightning events, with a risk rating of relatively moderate. The risk of wildfires is relatively low, while the risk of windstorms is relatively high due to the area's exposure to strong winds.
Polk County is located inland, away from coastlines, which reduces the risk of hurricanes and tsunamis. However, the area is prone to flooding due to its proximity to water bodies such as rivers and lakes. The region also has a low risk of earthquakes, given its distance from major fault lines. The presence of agricultural land and urban areas in the county increases the vulnerability to certain disasters, such as hailstorms and thunderstorms, which can cause damage to crops and infrastructure.
Geological features in Polk County include river ...
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CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Flooding
Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams
2019-03-13Hailstorm
2018-09-01
Hailstorm
2018-09-01
Hailstorm
2018-09-01
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2018-06-20Hailstorm
2017-06-15
Hailstorm
2015-04-08
Hailstorm
2015-04-08
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2014-06-10Flooding
Heavy Rain
2013-05-25Hailstorm
2012-08-08
Hailstorm
2011-06-09
Hailstorm
2011-06-09
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Flooding
Dam Failure, Heavy Rain
2010-07-25Flooding
Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Hailstorm
2009-07-14
Hailstorm
2009-07-14
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-12-10Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-05-06Hailstorm
2006-04-02
Hailstorm
2006-03-08
Hailstorm
2006-03-08
Hailstorm
2004-05-17
Hailstorm
2002-06-26
Hailstorm
2002-06-26
Hailstorm
2002-06-26
Hailstorm
2002-06-26
Hailstorm
2002-06-26
Hailstorm
2001-05-10
Tornado
2000-05-30
Hailstorm
2000-05-30
Hailstorm
1997-05-02
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-08-18Tornado
1983-05-06
Hailstorm
1974-06-22
Hailstorm
1972-09-28
Tornado
1967-07-30
Tornado
1966-06-11
Hailstorm
1961-07-14