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

1

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

2

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

1

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Otoe, Nebraska has a very low overall risk rating of 40.95, with a population of 15,885 and a risk value of $4,837,994.36. The county faces relatively low to moderate risks from various natural hazards, such as hail storms, wind events, lightning strikes, and flooding. These events have occurred with varying frequencies, with some events like lightning strikes happening more frequently than others.

The area's geographical features, including water bodies, fault lines, and mountain peaks, contribute to the overall hazard risk in Otoe County. The county's relatively low risk from wildfires is supported by a low annual frequency of such events, along with the presence of water bodies and other natural barriers that can help prevent the spread of wildfires. Additionally, the county's susceptibility to hailstorms is influenced by its proximity to mountain peaks and fault lines, which can affect weather patterns and increase the likelihood of hail events.

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CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
11 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
786 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
82% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
5/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams

2019-03-13

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2014-06-10

Hailstorm

2010-04-29

Flooding

Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B

2010-03-10

Hailstorm

2009-06-07

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-06-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-08-16

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-05-06

Hailstorm

2006-07-13

Hailstorm

2006-06-27

Hailstorm

2004-05-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1995-05-10

Tornado

1992-06-15

Tornado

1957-05-09