Hazard Score
304 Catastrophes Recorded
Thayer County, Nebraska
4 Cities with a Population of 5,131, and 2,296 Households
Thayer County, Nebraska, has a relatively low overall risk rating according to the hazard risk indexes, with specific risks including hail, thunderstorms, flooding, and winter weather events. The area is prone to severe weather events such as hailstorms, which have a relatively high risk rating, and lightning strikes, which have a very low risk rating. These factors contribute to the overall risk assessment for the county.
Thayer County is located inland and does not have any coastlines or significant fault lines that could pose additional risks. The area is characterized by rolling hills and farmland, with no major mountain peaks or large water bodies nearby. The geological features in this region are relatively stable, with a low risk of volcanic activity and tsunamis, as indicated by the hazard risk indexes.
Overall, Thayer County's hazard risk assessment is influenced by its climate factors, including a moderate frequency of severe weather events such as thunderstorms and winter weather. Historical data on events such as hailstorms and flooding support the risk ratings assigned to these specific hazards in the area. While the county does not have significant geological features that increase risk, the climate factors present pose a threat to the population and infrastructure in Thayer County.
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
29
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
40
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
7
Hazard Shelters
12
Fire Stations
1
Hospitals
0
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Thayer County, located in Nebraska, has a population of 5,131 with a population density of 8.9 people per square mile. The county has a racial makeup of 99.6% White, 0.2% Black, and 0.2% other races, with a Hispanic population of 1.5%. In terms of age demographics, the median age in Thayer County is 49.1 years, with a fairly even distribution between males and females. The county has a total of 2,296 households, with an average household size of 2.21. Families make up 28.6% of the population, with an average family size of 2.79. Additionally, there are 2,731 housing units in the county, with a homeownership rate of 66.5%.
Compared to other counties in Nebraska, Thayer County stands out for its predominantly White population, high median age, and relatively low population density. The county has a slightly lower percentage of Hispanic residents compared to the state average of 10.1%. Thayer County also has a lower average household size and a higher homeownership rate compared to the state average of 2.46 and 66.2% respectively. In terms of agriculture, Thayer County has 414 farms as of 2017, with an average farm size of 787 acres and a total crop acreage of 251,004 acres. The average sales value of agricultural products in the county is $550,041, which is slightly lower than the state average.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Smith Rx
2021-04-04
Schuck Rx
2021-04-04
Moger Rx
2021-04-04
Hailstorm
2020-08-16
Hailstorm
2020-06-27
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2019-09-21
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2019-09-21
Hailstorm
2019-09-07
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2019-09-07
Hailstorm
2019-03-28
Flooding
Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams
2019-03-13Hailstorm
2018-06-19
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2018-06-19
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2018-06-19
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2018-06-19
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2018-06-19
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2017-06-28
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2017-06-16
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2017-06-16
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2017-06-15
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2017-06-15
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2017-06-15
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2017-05-16
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2017-04-19
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2017-04-19
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2017-04-09
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2016-10-06
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2016-05-27
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2016-05-26
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2016-04-26
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2015-06-23
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2015-06-23
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2015-05-06
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2015-05-06
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2015-04-01
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2014-09-09
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2014-08-31
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2014-07-07
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2014-06-16
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2014-04-27
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2014-04-27
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2014-04-27
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2013-05-19
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2013-04-17
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2012-05-30
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2012-05-27
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2012-05-27
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2012-05-27
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2012-05-27
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2012-05-27
Tornado
2012-05-02
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2012-04-14
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2012-04-14
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2011-07-05
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2011-07-05
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2011-05-11
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2010-09-13
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2010-08-31
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2010-06-17
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2009-03-23
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2008-09-23
Tornado
2008-07-08
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2008-07-08
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2008-06-26
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2008-06-11
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2008-06-11
Flooding
Heavy Rain
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2008-06-04
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2008-06-04
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2008-06-04
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2008-05-25
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2008-05-06
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2007-09-18
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2007-08-20
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Hailstorm
2007-06-22
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2007-05-31
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2007-05-31
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2006-07-13
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2004-05-29
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2004-05-24
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2004-05-22
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2004-05-22
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2004-05-22
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2004-05-22
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2003-09-10
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-06-23Tornado
2003-06-22
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2003-06-22
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2003-06-22
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2003-06-22
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2002-04-18
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2001-07-18
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2001-06-13
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2001-04-11
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2000-07-27
Flooding
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1999-05-30
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1999-05-22
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1998-07-04
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1998-06-27
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1998-06-13
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1998-06-13
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1998-05-11
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1997-09-08
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1997-06-24
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1996-06-26
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1996-05-22
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1996-05-08
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1995-07-22
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1995-07-22
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1995-05-16
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1994-06-01
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1992-06-16
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1991-05-14
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1990-06-16
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1990-06-15
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1990-03-13
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1990-03-13
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1989-06-24
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1987-08-07
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1986-06-20
Tornado
1986-04-26
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1986-04-13
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1985-06-14
Tornado
1985-04-21
Tornado
1984-06-12
Hurricane Alicia
1983-08-21
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1982-07-17
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1982-07-17
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1982-07-17
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1982-07-17
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1982-07-17
Tornado
1982-06-14
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1982-06-14
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1981-04-13
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1981-04-13
Tornado
1980-06-02
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1980-05-29
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1979-10-18
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1979-06-21
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1978-08-17
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1978-05-30
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1978-05-30
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1978-05-30
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1977-08-03
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1977-08-03
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1977-05-07
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1976-04-14
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1975-12-13
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1975-05-24
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1975-04-27
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1974-08-13
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1974-04-20
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1973-09-25
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1973-09-25
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1973-06-17
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1971-06-06
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1969-04-15
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1969-04-14
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1967-09-20
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1967-06-09
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1967-06-09
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1967-06-09
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1967-05-26
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1965-05-08
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1964-06-11
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1963-04-28
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1962-09-18
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1962-08-04
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1958-06-12
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1958-05-14
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1957-06-27
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1957-05-20
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1956-04-28
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1955-06-04
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1953-05-09