Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Moderate High


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Moderate

HAZARDS

1

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

2

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

1

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Linn County, Iowa faces a relatively moderate risk of natural disasters and climate-related events, with a risk score of 91.73. The county has a population of 230,253 and a significant build value of $48,430,571,609. Specific risks include hailstorms, flooding, and thunderstorms, with notable occurrences of hail events and lightning strikes. The area also experiences high winds and tornadoes, contributing to the overall risk profile.

Geologically, Linn County is characterized by its flat terrain and agricultural value, with a risk rating of relatively moderate. The county is not situated along coastlines, fault lines, or mountain peaks, but the presence of water bodies like the Cedar River increases the risk of flooding events. Historical data shows that the area has experienced multiple flooding events, highlighting the vulnerability of the region to such disasters. The overall risk value for Linn County is $54,829,404.58, with a relatively high resilience rating of 99.24, indicating ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
10 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
918 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
82% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
5/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams

2019-03-13

Hailstorm

2016-05-30

Hailstorm

2015-06-20

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2014-06-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2013-05-25

Flooding

Heavy Rain And Snow

2011-03-07

Flooding

Dam Failure, Heavy Rain

2010-07-25

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2009-02-28

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-12-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-06-05

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

2008-03-17

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-08-16

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-05-06

Hailstorm

2006-06-06

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2004-05-22

Hailstorm

2004-05-07

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2002-06-04

Tornado

1998-05-28

Tornado

1998-05-08

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1990-08-18

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1990-07-28

Tornado

1954-04-30