Hazard Score
261 Catastrophes Recorded
Pottawattamie County, Iowa
3 Cities with a Population of 95,285, and 36,775 Households
Sarpy County in Nebraska faces a relatively moderate overall risk score of 88.16, with specific hazard risk indexes indicating a mix of risks. The area experiences a high frequency of lightning events at 63.25%, hail events at 7.17%, and wind events at 4.37%, contributing to the overall risk assessment. Additionally, the county is at a relatively high risk for tornado events, with a risk score of 97.80 for such occurrences. These climate factors contribute significantly to the overall hazard risk faced by Sarpy County.
Geologically, Sarpy County is not located near coastlines or fault lines but does have a variety of water bodies, including the Missouri River, which could impact flooding risk. The county also has diverse topography, with no significant mountain peaks but varying elevations that may influence the severity of certain natural disasters. The presence of these geological features can interact with climate factors to increase the overall hazard risk in the area. Historical events, such as tornado outbreaks and severe thunderstorms, further underscore the potential impact of these natural disasters on Sarpy County.
Considering the specific ratios and percentages of different hazard events, along with the geological features and historical events in Sarpy County, it is evident that the region faces a multifaceted natural disaster and climate risk landscape. To mitigate these risks, it is crucial for local authorities and residents to have a comprehensive understanding of the potential hazards and to implement effective disaster preparedness and management strategies. By staying informed and proactive, Sarpy County can enhance its resilience to various natural disasters and ensure the safety and well-being of its population.
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
61
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
36
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
27
Hazard Shelters
10
Fire Stations
4
Hospitals
4
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Pottawattamie County, located in Iowa, has a population of 95,285 with a population density of 99.3 people per square mile. The county has a diverse demographic makeup with 90.8% White, 1.3% Black, 0.5% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 6.4% Hispanic residents. The median age in the county is 38.5, with a slightly higher percentage of females (49.8%) compared to males (48.0%). In terms of household composition, there are 36,775 households in Pottawattamie County with an average size of 2.48 people per household, and 66.4% of households are family households. The county has a homeownership rate of 64.0%.
Compared to other counties in Iowa, Pottawattamie County has a higher population density and a higher percentage of Hispanic residents. The county also has a slightly higher median age compared to the state average of 38.1 years. In terms of household composition, Pottawattamie County has a similar average household size as the state average of 2.41, but a lower homeownership rate compared to the state average of 70.7%. Additionally, the county has a larger average farm size and total crop acres compared to other counties in Iowa, indicating a significant agricultural presence in the region.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Hailstorm
2020-06-04
Hailstorm
2020-03-19
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2019-05-28
Hailstorm
2019-05-28
Flooding
Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams
2019-03-13Hailstorm
2018-08-31
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2018-06-11
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2018-06-11
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2018-06-11
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2018-06-11
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2018-06-11
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2018-06-11
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2017-06-29
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2017-06-29
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2017-06-29
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2017-06-29
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2017-06-29
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2017-06-29
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2017-06-29
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2017-06-29
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2017-06-29
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2017-06-29
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2017-06-29
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2017-06-29
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2017-06-29
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2017-06-29
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2017-06-29
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2017-06-29
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2017-06-29
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2017-06-29
Tornado
2017-06-16
Tornado
2017-06-16
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2017-05-16
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2017-05-16
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2016-10-06
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2016-06-29
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2016-06-29
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2016-06-29
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2016-06-29
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2016-05-30
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2016-05-30
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2016-05-30
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2016-04-27
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2016-03-23
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2015-11-11
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2015-08-22
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2015-04-12
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2014-06-20
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2014-06-20
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2014-06-10Hailstorm
2014-06-03
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2014-05-07
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2014-05-07
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2014-05-07
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2013-10-03
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2013-07-21
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2013-05-30
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2013-04-09
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2012-08-15
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2012-08-08
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2012-08-07
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2012-05-19
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2012-05-03
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2011-08-22
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2011-05-21
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2011-05-21
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2011-05-21
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2011-05-21
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2011-05-21
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2011-05-12
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2011-05-11
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2010-08-03
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2010-06-20
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2010-06-01
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2010-06-01
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2010-06-01
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2010-05-12
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2010-05-12
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2010-04-29
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2010-04-23
Flooding
Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Hailstorm
2009-04-26
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2009-03-23
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2009-03-23
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2008-06-15
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2008-06-15
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2008-06-11
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2008-06-11
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2008-06-11
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2008-06-11
Tornado
2008-06-08
Tornado
2008-06-08
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Hailstorm
2008-06-04
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2008-05-25
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2007-10-14
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2007-08-23
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Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-05-06Hailstorm
2007-05-05
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2007-04-03
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2007-03-31
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2007-03-21
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2007-03-21
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2007-03-21
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2007-03-21
Tornado
2006-09-16
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2006-07-13
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2006-05-26
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2006-05-26
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2006-05-23
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2006-04-11
Tornado
2006-03-30
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2006-03-30
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2006-03-12
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2005-09-18
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2005-09-13
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2005-08-28
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2005-08-28
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2005-07-25
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2005-06-29
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2005-06-29
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2005-06-29
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2005-06-27
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2005-06-27
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2005-06-27
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2005-06-08
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2005-06-04
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2005-06-04
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2005-05-31
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2005-05-31
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2005-05-31
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2005-05-18
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2005-05-08
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2005-04-20
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2004-08-25
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2004-06-12
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2004-05-24
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2003-08-10
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2003-08-10
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2003-07-09
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2003-06-22
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2003-05-04
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2002-10-01
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2002-08-21
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2002-08-20
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2002-08-20
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2002-08-20
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2002-08-12
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2002-05-28
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2002-04-24
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2001-10-22
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2001-09-22
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2001-07-03
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2001-04-30
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2001-04-30
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2001-04-30
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2001-04-30
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2001-04-20
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2001-04-20
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2001-04-11
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2001-04-10
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2001-04-10
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2001-04-10
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2001-04-10
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2000-06-23
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2000-06-23
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2000-05-17
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2000-05-17
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2000-05-17
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1999-07-27
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1999-05-30
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1999-05-04
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1998-05-21
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1998-04-06
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1998-02-25
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1997-06-15
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1997-05-07
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1996-07-27
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1996-06-21
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1996-05-24
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1996-05-14
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1995-07-24
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1995-05-16
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1995-04-07
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1995-04-07
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1994-05-06
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1993-08-12
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1993-06-28
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Snowmelt
1993-03-07Hailstorm
1992-09-17
Tornado
1992-06-16
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1992-06-16
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1991-06-14
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1991-06-01
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1991-06-01
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1991-05-29
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-08-18Hailstorm
1990-06-18
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1990-06-07
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1990-06-05
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1990-03-13
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1989-04-27
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1988-07-15
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1988-05-20
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1988-05-20
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1987-06-18
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1987-06-12
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1985-08-05
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1985-08-05
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1985-06-23
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1985-04-20
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1985-04-19
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1984-06-12
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1984-04-26
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1983-07-30
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1983-06-09
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1982-04-16
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1982-04-15
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1982-04-15
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1981-04-03
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1979-08-28
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1979-08-25
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1977-07-24
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1977-05-04
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1976-06-13
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1976-05-28
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1976-05-28
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1976-04-23
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1975-08-24
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1975-08-24
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1975-07-08
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1975-06-11
Tornado
1975-05-06
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1975-05-06
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1975-05-06
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1975-04-27
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1974-08-17
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1974-08-14
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1974-04-27
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1973-04-19
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1972-07-10
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1972-07-06
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1972-07-06
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1972-07-01
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1972-05-05
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1971-09-29
Tornado
1971-06-06
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1971-05-06
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1970-07-14
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1967-07-25
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1959-06-11
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1957-06-15
Tornado
1957-05-16
Tornado
1957-05-13