Webb City, Missouri Natural Disasters | Jasper County Hazard Db

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67 Catastrophes Recorded

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Webb-City, Missouri

9 Land Tracts in Jasper County , Spring Watershed

Webb-City, Missouri, located in Jasper County, faces a relatively high risk of severe weather events such as tornadoes and thunderstorms due to its location in Tornado Alley. The climate data shows a relatively high level of precipitation and humidity, which can contribute to flash flooding and water-related hazards in the area. Additionally, the city's proximity to the Neosho River within the Neosho - Verdigris hydrologic subregion increases the risk of flooding during periods of heavy rainfall.

The presence of fault lines in the region, such as the New Madrid Seismic Zone, poses a potential risk of earthquakes, albeit relatively low. Furthermore, the city's location in Missouri, a state with a history of earthquakes, adds to the overall geological hazard risk. While Webb-City is not directly situated on a coastline, the impact of climate change on sea levels could still have indirect effects on the area through increased storm surges and coastal erosion.

Overall, Webb-City faces a combination of climate and geological hazards that warrant careful planning and preparedness measures. The city's vulnerability to severe weather events, flooding, and potential earthquakes underscores the importance of community resilience efforts and proactive risk management strategies to mitigate the impact of natural disasters in the region.

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: Moderate

HAZARDS

4

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

1

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

7

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

2

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Jasper County, Missouri faces a relatively moderate overall risk score of 84.70, with a high likelihood of severe weather events such as hail, thunderstorms, and strong winds. The county has experienced 274 hail events and 1890 lightning events, contributing to a high risk rating of 92.37 for lightning strikes. The presence of fault lines and mountain peaks in the region may exacerbate these risks by creating conditions conducive to severe weather patterns.

The area's susceptibility to flooding is evident in the 122 flood events recorded, resulting in a moderate risk rating of 78.65 for flooding. Jasper County's location in central Missouri, away from coastlines and major water bodies, does not mitigate the risk of natural disasters. With a relatively high risk score of 94.78 for winter weather events, the county's exposure to snowstorms and ice storms poses a significant threat to infrastructure and public safety.

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CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

15 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

1154 mm Moderate

Average Humidity

80% 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

Hailstorm

2018-08-09

Hailstorm

2018-05-06

Hailstorm

2018-05-06

2011-05-23

Hailstorm

2011-05-22

Hailstorm

2010-06-02

Hailstorm

2009-06-09

Flooding

Tropical Storm Ike

2008-09-12

Flooding

Torrential Rain

2008-08-09

Hailstorm

2008-06-28

Hailstorm

2008-06-23

2005-04-11

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2004-04-24

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1951-07-04

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