Hazard Score
156 Catastrophes Recorded
Adams County, Nebraska
0 Cities with a Population of 31,908, and 12,466 Households
Kearney, Nebraska, with a population of 6,685, has a relatively low overall risk score of 58.70. Specific climate factors for the area include high wind events with a frequency of 2.85% and hail events with a frequency of 7.53%. Kearney is not located near any coastlines or fault lines, but its proximity to water bodies and geological features such as the Platte River and the Sand Hills could impact hazard risk. Historical events in the region include 257 hail events and 139 high wind events.
The risk assessment for Kearney also shows a moderate risk for lightning events, with a frequency of 39.90%. The area has a relatively high risk of hail events, with a risk score of 97.39. Additionally, Kearney has a relatively high risk of severe wind events, with a risk score of 90.99. These factors contribute to the overall risk rating of the area as relatively moderate.
In conclusion, Kearney, Nebraska, faces various natural disaster risks, particularly from hail, severe wind, and lightning events. The area's geographical features, such as the Platte River and the Sand Hills, could exacerbate these risks. It is crucial for residents and local authorities to be prepared for these hazards and to have mitigation measures in place to reduce the potential impact on the community.
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
39
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
15
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
10
Hazard Shelters
3
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
1
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Adams County, Nebraska, has a population of 31,908 with a population density of 56.6 people per square mile. The population is predominantly White, with 28,821 individuals, making up 90.3% of the total population. The county also has a Hispanic population of 2,544, accounting for 8% of the total population. In terms of gender distribution, there are slightly more females (15,764) than males (15,600) in Adams County. The median age in the county is 37.7, with a slightly higher median age for females (39.6) compared to males (35.8). The average household size is 2.39, and there are 12,466 households in the county, with 6,352 owner-occupied households and 4,040 renter-occupied households.
In comparison to other counties in Nebraska, Adams County has a higher population density than the state average of 24.3 people per square mile. The county also has a higher percentage of White residents compared to the statewide average of 85.6%. However, the Hispanic population in Adams County is slightly lower than the state average of 10.7%. The median age in Adams County is lower than the state average of 36.2 years. The county also has a higher average household size of 2.39 compared to the state average of 2.45. In terms of housing occupancy, Adams County has a higher percentage of owner-occupied households (50.9%) compared to the state average of 57.3%.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
2023 Rainwater Basin Contract Burn Rx
2023-04-19
Clark Wpa Rx
2022-05-13
Prairie Dog
2021-12-09
Hailstorm
2020-07-10
Hailstorm
2020-07-10
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2020-03-19
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2019-05-27
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2019-05-23
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2019-04-10
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2019-04-10
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2019-04-10
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2018-08-31
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2018-06-30
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2018-06-30
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2018-06-30
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2018-06-19
Prairie Dog
2018-02-25
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2017-09-15
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2017-05-09
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2017-04-09
Tornado
2016-12-25
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2015-09-18
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2015-07-24
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2014-10-01
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2014-07-09
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2014-06-14
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2013-06-23
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2013-06-16
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2013-06-14
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2012-04-14
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2012-04-14
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2012-04-14
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2011-07-13
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2010-09-13
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2010-09-13
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2010-06-21
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2010-06-21
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2009-06-19
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2009-06-15
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2009-06-15
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2009-05-15
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2009-05-15
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2008-06-07
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2008-06-04
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2008-06-04
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2008-05-22
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2008-05-22
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2008-05-22
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2007-09-06
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2007-05-14
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2007-05-14
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2006-09-15
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2006-09-15
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2006-07-13
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2006-07-13
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2006-06-16
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2006-03-30
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2006-03-30
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2005-06-03
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2005-05-11
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2005-05-11
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2005-05-10
Tornado
2005-05-07
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2004-05-21
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2004-05-21
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2003-07-06
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2003-07-06
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-06-23Hailstorm
2003-05-04
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2003-04-29
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2002-08-22
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2002-07-24
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2002-06-12
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2002-06-12
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2002-06-12
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2002-06-12
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2002-05-05
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2001-10-09
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2000-07-25
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2000-07-24
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2000-06-19
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2000-06-19
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1999-08-17
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1999-08-15
Flooding
Brief Torrential Rain
1999-06-28Tornado
1999-06-23
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1999-05-14
Tornado
1999-05-02
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1999-05-02
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1998-06-13
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1998-05-29
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1998-05-29
Tornado
1998-05-21
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1998-05-21
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1998-05-21
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1998-05-21
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1998-05-21
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1998-05-21
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1998-05-21
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1998-05-21
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1997-08-14
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1997-07-08
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1997-07-07
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1997-03-08
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1997-03-08
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1996-07-06
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1995-08-05
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1995-07-03
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1995-07-03
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1994-09-03
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1994-07-25
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1994-05-28
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1993-07-26
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1993-07-26
Tornado
1993-07-08
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1992-07-28
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1992-07-05
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1992-06-15
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1992-03-08
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1990-06-18
Tornado
1990-06-12
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1990-06-12
Tornado
1990-03-13
Tornado
1989-07-14
Hailstorm
1989-05-28
Tornado
1986-05-10
Tornado
1986-05-10
Tornado
1986-05-10
Tornado
1986-04-13
Tornado
1986-04-13
Hailstorm
1985-04-22
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1982-06-21
Tornado
1982-06-14
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1981-07-23
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1980-05-26
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1980-05-26
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1979-04-25
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1978-07-08
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1977-09-11
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1977-09-08
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1977-08-30
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1977-05-16
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1976-08-31
Tornado
1975-04-27
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1973-07-17
Tornado
1971-05-30
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1969-06-30
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1968-03-26
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1965-06-29
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1962-08-23
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1960-06-29
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1960-06-29
Tornado
1955-06-02
Tornado
1953-05-26