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

0

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

1

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

0

Hazard Shelters

0

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Knox County in Nebraska has a very low overall risk factor of 35.86, with specific risks such as tornadoes having a relatively high risk rating. The county has a relatively low risk of flooding and lightning strikes, which are more frequent hazards in the region. The presence of fault lines and mountain peaks in the area may contribute to the risk of earthquakes and landslides, although historical events related to these hazards are not common in the county.

The county's climate factors, such as the frequency of hail events, can impact the risk of property damage and agricultural losses. With a risk rating of relatively moderate, hail events have caused significant economic losses in the past. Knox County's proximity to water bodies may increase the risk of severe weather events like hurricanes, although the overall risk is evaluated as relatively low. The county's terrain and elevation may also influence ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
10 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
669 mm Moderately Low

Average Humidity
82% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
5/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hailstorm

2019-07-26

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2014-06-10

Hailstorm

2009-05-20

Hailstorm

2008-06-19

Hailstorm

2006-06-05

Hailstorm

2004-06-14

Hailstorm

2004-05-29

Hailstorm

2002-06-19

Hailstorm

2000-06-03

Hailstorm

1998-09-28

Hailstorm

1997-08-14

Hailstorm

1992-05-15

Hailstorm

1982-09-28

Hailstorm

1980-05-25

Hailstorm

1974-06-21