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

7

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

1

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

2

Hazard Shelters

2

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Washington County, Minnesota, faces a relatively moderate overall risk rating for natural disasters and climate events. With a population of 267,506 and a risk value of $31,556,453, the county's risk score is 86.76, indicating a moderate level of vulnerability. Specific climate factors contributing to this risk include high wind events, with a frequency of 1.98, and thunderstorms with a frequency of 38.12. These events can lead to property damage and loss, impacting the county's overall risk profile.

Geological features in Washington County also play a role in its hazard risk. The county has a coastline along the St. Croix River, which can be prone to flooding during heavy rain events. Additionally, the county is situated near fault lines that increase the risk of earthquakes, with a frequency of 0.28. The presence of mountain peaks in the region can also exacerbate the impact of severe weather events, such as hailstorms ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
8 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
825 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
84% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
4/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

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2023-04-25

Otter Lake Fire

2022-05-07

Goodview Fire

2022-04-21

Hailstorm

2019-07-26

Hailstorm

2019-07-26

2019344091

2019-05-15

Hailstorm

2017-06-11

Hailstorm

2015-05-03

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2014-06-10

Hailstorm

2011-05-30

Hailstorm

2008-05-25

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-08-16

Hailstorm

2007-08-13

Hailstorm

2007-08-13

Hailstorm

2007-08-13

Hailstorm

2007-08-13

Hailstorm

2005-06-07

Hailstorm

2001-06-16

Hailstorm

2000-07-07

Hailstorm

1999-09-07

Hailstorm

1999-06-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1997-03-22