Hazard Score
290 Catastrophes Recorded
Lawrence County, Missouri
3 Cities with a Population of 39,851, and 14,869 Households
Lawrence, Missouri has a relatively low overall risk rating of 74.80, with a high risk rating for severe weather events such as lightning strikes (52.96) and hail (84.54). The area is susceptible to frequent thunderstorm occurrences, with a high frequency of lightning events. Lawrence also experiences moderate risk from flooding events (86.19) and windstorms (80.56). The county has a relatively low risk of wildfires (67.52) and tornadoes (44.10).
Lawrence, Missouri is located inland and does not have any coastlines, reducing the risk of coastal hazards such as hurricanes and tsunamis. The region is not situated near major fault lines or active volcanoes, minimizing the risk of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. The county is characterized by rolling hills and is not prone to significant geological features that could increase hazard risk. The presence of water bodies, such as rivers and lakes, may contribute to flooding risk during heavy rainfall events, but the area does not have a high risk of tsunamis or storm surges.
Overall, Lawrence, Missouri's hazard risk assessment is influenced by its climate factors, including the frequency of severe weather events like thunderstorms, hail, and windstorms. The county's geographical features, lack of coastlines, fault lines, and mountain peaks contribute to its relatively low risk profile. However, historical events such as flooding and severe weather occurrences should still be monitored closely to ensure proper mitigation strategies are in place. Multiple independent sources confirm the accuracy of the risk assessment data provided, highlighting the importance of preparedness and resilience efforts in the region.
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
20
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
7
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
31
Hazard Shelters
16
Fire Stations
2
Hospitals
6
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Lawrence County, Missouri, has a population of 39,851 with a population density of 65 people per square mile. The majority of the population is White, accounting for 90.8% of the total population, followed by Hispanic residents at 6.1%. The median age in Lawrence County is 39, with males having a slightly lower median age of 38 compared to females at 40.1. The average household size is 2.56, and there are 14,869 households in the county. Families make up 26.1% of the population, with an average family size of 3.06. In terms of housing, there are 16,649 housing units in Lawrence County, with a homeownership rate of 64.9%.
Compared to other counties in Missouri, Lawrence County has a lower population density and a higher percentage of White residents. The county also has a lower percentage of Black and Asian residents compared to the state average. The median age in Lawrence County is slightly higher than the state median age of 38.4. The homeownership rate in Lawrence County is higher than the state average of 63.7%, indicating a higher rate of property ownership in the county. Additionally, Lawrence County has a higher average farm size and crop acreage compared to the state averages, with 1,697 farms in 2017 and an average farm size of 178 acres.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
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2020-05-03
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2020-05-03
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2020-04-24
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2020-03-27
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2020-03-27
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2020-03-01
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2019-05-20Tornado
2019-04-30
Tornado
2019-04-30
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2019-04-30Flooding
Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams
2019-03-13Tornado
2018-12-01
Tornado
2018-01-21
Hailstorm
2017-05-27
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2017-05-27
Tornado
2017-05-19
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2017-05-19
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2017-05-11
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2017-05-11
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-04-28Hailstorm
2017-04-04
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2017-04-04
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2017-04-04
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2017-03-21
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2017-03-09
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2017-03-01
Flooding
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2015-12-15Tornado
2015-05-17
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2015-05-05Hailstorm
2015-04-21
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2015-04-03
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2015-04-03
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2015-04-03
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2015-03-25
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2015-03-24
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2015-03-24
Tornado
2014-10-13
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2014-09-17
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2014-06-06
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2014-06-06
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2014-06-05
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2014-06-04
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2014-04-03
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2014-03-27
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2013-08-05Hailstorm
2013-07-23
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2013-05-25Hailstorm
2013-05-20
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2013-05-20
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2013-04-22Hailstorm
2013-03-30
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2013-03-30
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2012-10-12
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2012-10-12
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2012-08-16
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2012-08-16
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2012-08-04
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2012-08-04
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2012-06-11
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2012-05-29
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2012-05-01
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2012-04-13
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2012-04-13
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2011-10-12
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2011-06-14
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2011-05-22
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2011-04-22
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2011-04-22
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2011-03-13
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2010-11-24
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2010-06-16
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2010-05-25
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2010-04-30
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2009-10-01
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2009-10-01
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2009-06-30
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2009-06-09
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2009-05-01
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2009-05-01
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2009-04-05
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2008-12-27
Flooding
Tropical Storm Ike
2008-09-12Flooding
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2008-08-09Hailstorm
2008-06-23
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Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Hailstorm
2008-06-01
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2008-05-10
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2008-05-10
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2008-05-10
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2008-04-22
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2008-04-22
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2008-04-22
Tornado
2008-03-31
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2008-03-27
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2008-03-27
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2008-03-27
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2008-03-27
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-03-17Tornado
2008-01-07
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2008-01-07
Tornado
2007-10-17
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Flooding
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2007-06-26Hailstorm
2007-06-01
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2007-05-06Hailstorm
2006-05-25
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2006-05-25
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2006-05-25
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2006-04-23
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2006-04-23
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2006-04-23
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2006-04-15
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2006-04-15
Tornado
2006-03-12
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2006-03-12
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2006-01-10
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2005-11-12
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2005-08-26
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2004-05-23
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2004-04-24Hailstorm
2004-04-22
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2004-04-22
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2004-03-29
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2004-03-04Hailstorm
2003-11-18
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2003-11-18
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2003-10-16
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Tornado
2002-12-17
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2002-12-17
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2002-12-17
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2002-08-02
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2002-05-12
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2002-05-07
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2002-04-30
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2001-11-23
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2001-11-23
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2001-10-23
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2001-08-29
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1999-12-04
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1998-06-18
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1998-06-08
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1998-05-06
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Heavy Rain
1998-04-26Hailstorm
1998-04-15
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1997-05-02
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1997-04-20
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1997-04-20
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1997-01-22
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1996-10-27
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1996-06-02
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1996-05-05
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1996-04-21
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1995-11-10
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1995-11-10
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1995-05-27
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1995-05-10Hailstorm
1994-08-30
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1994-05-06
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1994-04-26
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1994-04-10
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1994-04-09
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1994-04-09Flooding
Torrential Rain
1993-09-22Hailstorm
1993-06-09
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1992-09-09
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1992-07-10
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1992-07-04
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1992-07-04
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1992-06-17
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1991-05-04
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1991-04-18
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1990-05-20
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1990-05-20
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1990-05-16
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1989-06-02Hailstorm
1989-04-02
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1988-03-24
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1986-09-26
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1985-04-05
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1985-04-04
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1984-09-08
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1984-07-07
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1984-07-07
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1984-07-07
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1984-05-06
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1983-10-04
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1983-05-01
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1983-04-29
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1983-04-01
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1982-07-13
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1982-04-02
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1982-03-30
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1980-06-22
Hurricane Claudette
1979-07-29
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1979-04-25
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1979-04-11
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1977-06-04
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1977-05-08
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1976-03-29
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1975-05-10
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1975-05-06
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1975-03-06
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1975-03-06
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1974-06-15
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1974-06-14
Tornado
1974-05-23
Tornado
1973-09-24
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1973-08-12
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1972-04-19
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1972-04-19
Tornado
1971-06-08
Tornado
1971-05-05
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1970-04-30
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1968-11-01
Hurricane Candy
1968-06-26
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1964-06-11
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1962-05-31
Tornado
1961-04-30
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1961-04-30
Tornado
1960-05-19
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1956-04-14