Hazard Score
324 Catastrophes Recorded
Boyd County, Nebraska
2 Cities with a Population of 2,000, and 942 Households
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 the risk of wildfires, which have a moderate risk rating in the area.
While Knox County is not directly on the coastline, its position in the central United States still exposes it to various climate hazards. The county's risk assessment includes a range of natural disasters, from tornadoes to wildfires, with different levels of risk associated with each hazard. It is important for residents and authorities in Knox County to be prepared for these hazards and have mitigation strategies in place to minimize potential damages.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Very Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: Very Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Very Low
HAZARDS
21
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
29
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
2
Hazard Shelters
8
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
5
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Boyd County, Nebraska, has a population of 2,099 people with a population density of 3.9 people per square mile. The county is predominantly White, with 97% of the population identifying as such. The remaining population is made up of small percentages of other races, including Black, American Indian, Asian, Hawaiian, Hispanic, and individuals of multiple races. The county has slightly more females than males, with 50.2 being the median age. The average household size is 2.2, with 591 families residing in the county. Boyd County has a total of 1,390 housing units, with 738 being owner-occupied and 204 being renter-occupied.
Compared to other counties in Nebraska, Boyd County has a lower population density at 3.9 people per square mile, which is below the state average of 24.8 people per square mile. The county also has a higher percentage of White residents compared to the state average, which is around 86%. Additionally, Boyd County has a higher average farm size in both 2012 and 2017, with 1,094 acres and 1,129 acres respectively, compared to the state average of 787 acres. The average farm sales in Boyd County are also higher than the state average, with $236,476 in 2012 and $364,576 in 2017, compared to the state average of $202,921 in 2012 and $264,783 in 2017.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Cattail
2022-09-01
Jones
2022-03-19
Rail
2022-01-22
Rocket
2021-07-05
Chain
2020-12-21
Campbell
2020-11-06
Hailstorm
2020-07-17
Lindy
2020-07-08
Hailstorm
2020-07-06
Hailstorm
2020-07-06
Hailstorm
2020-07-06
Hailstorm
2020-07-06
Hailstorm
2020-05-05
Boat Ramp
2020-04-08
St-Bar Rx
2020-03-04
Santee Pb
2019-11-12
Lost Creek Rx
2019-10-31
St - Bar Rx
2019-10-28
Hailstorm
2019-09-30
Hailstorm
2019-09-30
Hailstorm
2019-08-07
Hailstorm
2019-08-07
Hailstorm
2019-07-26
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2019-07-26
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2018-07-04
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2018-07-04
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2018-07-04
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2018-07-04
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2018-06-30
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2018-06-17
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2017-08-21
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2017-08-13
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2017-08-13
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2017-04-15
Santee River Break
2017-03-20
Santee River Break
2017-03-20
Hailstorm
2016-08-16
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2016-05-25
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2015-09-22
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2015-09-22
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2015-09-09
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2015-07-28
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2015-07-17
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2015-07-17
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2015-07-17
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2015-07-05
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2014-09-19
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2014-07-26
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2014-07-26
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2014-06-10Hailstorm
2014-06-01
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2013-08-10
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2013-08-10
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2013-08-10
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2013-08-01
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2013-06-21
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2013-06-15
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2013-05-29
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2013-05-26
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2012-05-04
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2012-05-04
Tornado
2012-04-15
Tornado
2012-04-15
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2012-04-15
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2011-08-22
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2011-08-18
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2011-08-18
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2011-08-18
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2011-08-18
Flooding
Heavy Rain,And Dam Release
2011-06-04Hailstorm
2011-05-29
Hailstorm
2010-09-22
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2010-09-22
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2010-09-22
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2010-09-22
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2010-09-22
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2010-09-22
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2010-06-26
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2010-06-22
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2010-06-03
Flooding
Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Hailstorm
2009-08-19
Hailstorm
2009-08-15
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2009-07-10
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2009-07-09
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2009-06-25
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2009-06-18
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2009-06-18
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2009-06-17
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2009-06-17
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2009-05-20
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2009-05-20
Tornado
2009-03-23
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2009-03-23
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2008-09-28
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2008-09-28
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2008-09-28
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2008-06-21
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2008-06-21
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2008-06-19
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2008-06-05
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2008-06-03
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2008-05-29
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2008-05-29
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2008-05-24
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2008-05-06
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2008-05-01
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2007-09-30
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2007-08-21
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2007-08-21
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2007-08-10
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2007-08-10
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2007-08-10
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2007-08-09
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2007-08-09
Hailstorm
2007-07-15
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-05-06Tornado
2007-05-05
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2007-05-05
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2007-05-05
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2007-05-05
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Hailstorm
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2007-05-05
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2006-09-15
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2006-07-13
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2006-06-24
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2006-03-30
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2005-07-28
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2003-06-23
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2003-05-13
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2002-07-30
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2001-08-29
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2001-07-02
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2001-07-02
Tornado
2001-04-20
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2000-08-07
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2000-06-23
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1999-07-15
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1999-07-02
Tornado
1999-05-03
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1999-05-03
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1999-05-03
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1999-05-03
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1998-09-28
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1998-09-28
Tornado
1998-07-06
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1998-06-29
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1998-06-29
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1998-06-24
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1998-06-23
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1998-05-30
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1998-05-11
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1997-09-08
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1997-08-29
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1997-08-14
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1997-08-14
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1997-07-07
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1997-07-07
Tornado
1996-10-26
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1996-10-16
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1996-08-06
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1996-08-03
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1996-07-26
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1996-06-14
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1995-07-21
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1994-08-07
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1994-07-01
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1994-06-12
Tornado
1994-04-25
Tornado
1994-04-25
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1993-08-14
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1993-07-03
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1993-06-06
Tornado
1992-05-15
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1992-05-15
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1992-05-15
Tornado
1992-05-15
Hailstorm
1992-05-15
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1992-05-15
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1991-06-04
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1991-06-04
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1989-05-23
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1986-07-18
Tornado
1986-06-28
Tornado
1986-05-10
Hailstorm
1986-05-07
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1986-05-07
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1986-05-07
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1985-08-20
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1985-07-21
Tornado
1985-04-20
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1985-04-20
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1985-04-20
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1985-04-20
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1984-07-05
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1984-07-05
Tornado
1984-06-22
Hailstorm
1984-06-11
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1984-06-07
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1982-09-28
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1982-09-28
Tornado
1981-06-21
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1981-06-21
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1981-06-13
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1981-06-13
Tornado
1980-10-16
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1980-09-01
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1980-08-10
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1980-06-14
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1980-05-29
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1980-05-29
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1980-05-26
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1980-05-25
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1980-05-25
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1979-07-19
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1979-07-14
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1979-06-19
Tornado
1977-06-22
Tornado
1976-06-11
Tornado
1975-06-21
Tornado
1975-05-06
Hailstorm
1974-06-21
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1973-04-28
Tornado
1972-08-01
Tornado
1971-06-09
Hailstorm
1971-06-06
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1968-07-29
Tornado
1968-06-22
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1967-08-14
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1966-06-19
Tornado
1964-05-08
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1963-06-21
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1960-07-17
Tornado
1960-05-18
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1960-05-18
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1959-05-30
Tornado
1959-05-30
Hailstorm
1957-07-12
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1957-04-19
Tornado
1956-08-06
Tornado
1950-06-13