Delaware County, Ohio Hazard Report | Natural Catastrophe And Climate Risk

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102 Catastrophes Recorded

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Historical_Tornadoes

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Historical_Wind

119

Delaware County, Ohio

3 Cities with a Population of 210,384, and 62,760 Households

Delaware, Ohio has a relatively low overall hazard risk rating, with a risk score of 71.11. Specific climate factors in the area include a moderate frequency of thunderstorm events and a relatively low risk of tornado events. The risk of hail events is considered relatively high in the region, with a risk score of 96.79.

The area is not prone to tsunamis or volcanic events, with no recorded events in recent history. Delaware, Ohio is also not located near fault lines or coastlines, reducing the risk of earthquakes and hurricanes. The region does not have any significant mountain peaks or major water bodies that could contribute to hazard risk.

Overall, Delaware, Ohio's hazard risk assessment is influenced by its inland location and lack of significant geological features that could contribute to natural disasters. The area's risk is primarily driven by thunderstorms and hail events, which have historically occurred with moderate to high frequency. Residents should remain vigilant during severe weather seasons but can generally expect a relatively low risk of major natural disasters in the area.

Wildfire Risk: Very Low

Tornado Risk: Very Low

Hurricane Risk: Very Low

Hail Risk: Very Low

Flood Risk: Moderate

Tsunami Risk: Very Low

Earthquake Risk: Very Low

Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

55

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

28

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

17

Hazard Shelters

18

Fire Stations

3

Hospitals

8

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Delaware County, Ohio, has a population of 210,384 people with a population density of 460 people per square mile. The population has seen a significant increase since 2010 when it was recorded at 174,214. The racial demographics of the county show that the majority of residents are White (74.4%), followed by Black (2.8%), Asian (3.5%), and Hispanic (1.7%). The county has a relatively young population, with a median age of 37.2 years and a high percentage of individuals under the age of 35 (37.3%).

In terms of households, Delaware County has a total of 62,760 households with an average household size of 2.74. The majority of households are married with children (34.3%), followed by married couples without children (31.5%), and single-parent households (5%). The county has a homeownership rate of 77.4%, with 38.5% of households having children under the age of 18. In comparison to other counties in Ohio, Delaware County has a higher median age and a higher percentage of White residents. The county also has a higher homeownership rate and a lower percentage of households with children compared to the state average.

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CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

11 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

1041 mm Moderate

Average Humidity

79% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness

6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

2006-04-12

Hailstorm

2005-06-29

Hailstorm

2005-05-13

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2005-01-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Rain And Snowmelt

1994-04-09

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1991-12-02

Hailstorm

1991-03-26

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Heavy Rain

1963-09-12

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