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

1

Hazard Shelters

0

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

0

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Saunders County in Nebraska has a relatively low overall natural disaster and climate risk rating, with a risk score of 50.11. The county is predominantly at risk for hazards such as hail, wind, and tornado events, with moderate risks for flooding and thunderstorms. The area experiences an average of 147 severe wind events annually, with a frequency of 4.30% and a risk value of 845,955.94. Saunders County is also prone to hail events, with an average of 254 occurrences per year and a risk value of 148,659.17.

Specific climate factors in the region, such as the prevalence of thunderstorms and severe winds, contribute to the overall hazard risk in Saunders County. The county's proximity to water bodies like the Platte River and Salt Creek can exacerbate flooding risks during heavy rainfall events. Additionally, the presence of fault lines and mountain peaks in the area may contribute to heightened risks ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
11 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
732 mm Moderately Low

Average Humidity
83% 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

Flooding

Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B

2010-03-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-06-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-08-16

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-05-06

Flooding

Snowmelt

1993-03-07

Hailstorm

1981-04-03