Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Very High


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

11

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

2

Hazard Shelters

2

Fire Stations

1

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Clark County, Indiana, faces relatively low natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk rating of 81.93 out of 100. The county is prone to events like extreme wind, hail, and flooding, with a moderate risk of tornadoes. The area experiences an average of 198 severe wind events per year, contributing to a higher risk value in comparison to other hazards.

Clark County is characterized by its relatively flat topography and lack of significant geological features that could exacerbate hazard risk. The absence of coastlines, fault lines, or mountain peaks reduces the likelihood of certain natural disasters like tsunamis or volcanic eruptions. However, the county's proximity to major water bodies like the Ohio River could increase flood risk during heavy rainfall events.

Overall, Clark County's natural disaster and climate risk assessment indicate a relatively low level of vulnerability to various hazards. The area's historical data aligns with the ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
14 °F Cold
Average Precipitation
1179 mm Moderate
Average Humidity
79% Moderately High
Plant Hardiness
6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2020-03-22

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2017-05-19

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2017-04-28

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2015-06-27

Hailstorm

2015-04-02

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2015-03-10

Hailstorm

2014-10-06

Hailstorm

2012-07-18

Hailstorm

2012-04-28

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

Flooding

Tropical Storm Ike

2008-09-12

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-05-24

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

2008-03-17

Tornado

2007-10-18

Hailstorm

2007-10-18

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-01-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2006-09-22

Hurricane Katrina

2005-08-31

Hurricane Dennis

2005-07-18

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2005-01-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2004-03-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2004-01-04

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-05-06

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1997-02-28

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

1994-04-09

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1989-08-04
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