Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: High


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

2

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

1

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

0

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Polk County, Missouri faces a relatively low overall natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk rating of "Relatively Low" and a risk score of 63.82. The county is prone to hazards such as hail, high winds, and lightning strikes, with notable events including 248 hail events and 1669 lightning events. The county also experiences occasional flooding, with 100 flood events recorded.

Specific climate factors in the region include a relatively moderate overall Social Vulnerability Index (SOVI) score of 59.29, indicating a moderate level of vulnerability to natural disasters. Polk County features a diverse landscape with no significant coastlines or fault lines, but it does have several water bodies and mountain peaks that could impact hazard risk. The county's relatively low event frequency for tornadoes and hurricanes contribute to its overall low risk rating.

Overall, Polk County's risk assessment is supported by historical data on natural disaster events, ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
13 °F Cold
Average Precipitation
1086 mm Moderate
Average Humidity
82% Moderately High
Plant Hardiness
6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2019-05-20

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2019-04-30

Flooding

Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams

2019-03-13

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2017-04-28

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2015-12-15

Hailstorm

2015-04-21

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2013-08-05

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2013-05-25

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2013-04-22

Flooding

Tropical Storm Ike

2008-09-12

Hailstorm

2008-06-19

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

2004-03-29

Hailstorm

2003-04-24

Hailstorm

2003-04-06

Tornado

2000-02-25

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1996-05-13

Hailstorm

1996-05-02

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1995-05-10

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

1994-04-09

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1989-06-02

Hailstorm

1988-07-25

Tornado

1959-09-27
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