Hazard Score
162 Catastrophes Recorded
Polk County, Nebraska
1 Cities with a Population of 5,427, and 2,212 Households
Polk, Nebraska faces a relatively low overall hazard risk, with a risk score of 59.75. Specific climate factors contributing to this include a relatively low frequency of extreme weather events such as tornadoes and floods. The area is not prone to hurricanes or tsunamis, further reducing the overall risk profile. Additionally, the presence of fault lines, coastlines, and mountain peaks in the region are minimal, which further mitigates potential geological hazards.
Historical data shows that the most common natural disasters in Polk, Nebraska are lightning strikes and hailstorms, with a frequency of 46.21 and 7.59 per year, respectively. The presence of water bodies in the area contributes to higher risks of flooding, compared to other natural disasters. However, the overall risk rating remains relatively low, with a focus on mitigating potential damages from hail and strong winds. Nearby features like the Platte River and various creeks can exacerbate flooding risks during heavy rainfall events.
Overall, Polk, Nebraska maintains a relatively low hazard risk level due to its geographic location and historical data on natural disasters. With a focus on monitoring and preparing for potential hailstorms, flooding, and lightning strikes, the county can continue to mitigate risks and enhance disaster resilience. The lack of significant geological features like fault lines or coastlines further contributes to the overall low risk profile of the area.
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
13
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
36
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
9
Hazard Shelters
4
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
0
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Polk County, Nebraska, has a population of 5,427 with a population density of 12.3 people per square mile. The county has a predominantly White population, with 97.5% of residents identifying as White, and small percentages of Black, American Indian, Asian, and Hispanic individuals. The county also has a relatively balanced gender distribution, with 49.7% males and 50.3% females. The median age in Polk County is 45.3 years, with a slightly higher median age for females (46.1) compared to males (44.4). The average household size in the county is 2.39, and the majority of households are occupied by families (68.9%).
Compared to other counties in Nebraska, Polk County has a lower population and population density, with a higher percentage of White residents. The median age in Polk County is slightly higher than the state average of 36.4 years, indicating an older population in the county. The percentage of households occupied by families in Polk County is also higher than the state average of 63.1%, showing a strong family-oriented community. Additionally, the county has a significant number of farms, with 432 farms in 2017 covering a total of 224,983 acres, indicating a strong agricultural presence in the area.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
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2020-08-14
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2019-05-23
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2019-05-05
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2018-05-01
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2018-05-01
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2017-06-16
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2017-06-16
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2015-04-12
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2015-04-12
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2015-04-12
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2015-04-12
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2014-07-31
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2014-07-31
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2014-07-26
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2014-07-07
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2014-06-03
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2014-06-03
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2014-04-27
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2013-10-30
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2013-10-30
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2013-10-30
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2013-04-09
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2012-05-27
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2012-05-19
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2012-05-01
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2012-05-01
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2011-10-11
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2011-07-05
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2011-07-05
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2011-06-20
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2011-06-20
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2011-06-20
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2011-06-14
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2011-06-14
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2011-06-14
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2011-05-21
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2011-05-12
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2011-05-12
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2011-05-12
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2011-05-12
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2011-05-12
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2011-05-11
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2011-04-09
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2010-06-05
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2010-06-01
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2010-06-01
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Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
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2009-07-22
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2009-03-23
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2008-07-09
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2008-06-15
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2008-05-23
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2006-09-15
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2005-08-27
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2005-08-10
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2005-08-10
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2005-06-27
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2005-06-27
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2005-06-04
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2005-06-04
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2005-05-10
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2005-05-10
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2004-06-12
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2004-05-29
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2004-05-22
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2003-07-20
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2003-06-23
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2003-06-23
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Heavy Rain
2003-06-23Hailstorm
2003-06-22
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2003-05-04
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2003-05-04
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2002-07-30
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2002-07-30
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2002-06-12
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2002-05-26
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2002-05-05
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2001-10-09
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2001-10-09
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2001-09-07
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2001-04-10
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2000-09-03
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Brief Torrential Rain
1999-06-28Hailstorm
1999-05-15
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1999-04-08
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1998-06-29
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1998-06-23
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1998-06-23
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1998-05-11
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1998-05-11
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1998-05-11
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1995-09-01
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1995-07-23
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1994-07-23
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1994-04-25
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Snowmelt
1993-03-07Hailstorm
1992-07-18
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1992-06-15
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1992-06-05
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1991-06-13
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1991-06-13
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1991-05-29
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1991-04-12
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1990-06-18
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1986-09-22
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1986-06-29
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1986-06-29
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1986-04-30
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1986-04-26
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1985-06-23
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1985-06-23
Tornado
1985-04-19
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1984-06-12
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1982-06-13
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1980-06-14
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1980-06-07
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1980-05-31
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1979-06-21
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1979-06-21
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1978-06-19
Tornado
1978-04-07
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1978-04-07
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1978-04-07
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1977-06-12
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1976-05-27
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1976-04-14
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1976-04-14
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1976-04-14
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1975-05-10
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1975-03-27
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1974-08-17
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1973-05-26
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1973-04-30
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1972-07-01
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1971-06-04
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1969-07-16
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1969-07-16
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1968-07-30
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1968-07-30
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1965-05-15
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1962-08-29
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1962-07-21
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1962-06-06
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1959-07-05
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1959-05-04
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1958-07-08
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1956-05-12
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1955-07-09