Hazard Score
272 Catastrophes Recorded
Franklin County, Ohio
11 Cities with a Population of 1,308,547, and 477,235 Households
Franklin, Ohio, faces a relatively moderate overall natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk score of 92.46. The area is particularly vulnerable to hailstorms, with a risk rating of relatively high at 98.63. The relatively high risk of hail events is supported by historical data showing 115 hail events on average per year, with a frequency of 3.36.
While Franklin does not face significant risks from tsunamis or volcanic activity, it does have a relatively high risk of flooding, with a risk score of 96.08. The area experiences an average of 83 flooding events per year, with a frequency of 3.46. This is due to the presence of water bodies and rivers in the region, which can exacerbate flood risks during heavy rainfall.
The area also faces a relatively high risk of thunderstorm events, with a risk score of 97.75. On average, there are 1499 thunderstorm events per year in Franklin, with a frequency of 68.13. The geographical features of Franklin, including its proximity to the Great Lakes and various rivers, can contribute to the frequency and intensity of thunderstorms in the area.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: Moderate
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Moderate
HAZARDS
140
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
16
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
223
Hazard Shelters
69
Fire Stations
28
Hospitals
52
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Franklin County, Ohio, is the most populous county in the state with a population of 1,308,547. The county has a population density of 2,407.1 people per square mile, making it one of the most densely populated counties in Ohio. The demographic breakdown shows that the county is predominantly White, with 805,617 residents identifying as such, while 247,225 residents identify as Black. The county also has a significant Hispanic population, with 55,718 residents identifying as Hispanic. In terms of age distribution, Franklin County has a median age of 33.5, with a fairly even distribution across different age groups. The county has a total of 477,235 households, with an average household size of 2.38.
Compared to other counties in Ohio, Franklin County stands out for its high population density and diverse population. The county has a higher percentage of Black and Hispanic residents compared to many other counties in the state, reflecting its diverse population. In terms of household composition, Franklin County has a higher average household size compared to some other counties in Ohio, indicating potentially larger family sizes. The county also has a high number of vacant housing units, with 49,951 units unoccupied. Additionally, Franklin County has a significant number of farms, with 408 as of 2017, and a total of 45,000 acres of crops. The average farm size in the county is 128 acres, with an average sales value of $127,839 per farm.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Hailstorm
2020-04-08
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2019-09-01
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2019-07-02
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2019-03-14
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2019-03-14
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2019-03-14
Tornado
2018-09-26
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2018-06-16
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2018-05-15
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2018-05-12
Tornado
2018-04-03
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2018-04-03
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2018-04-03
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2018-04-03
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2018-04-03
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2018-04-03
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2018-04-03
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2018-04-03
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2018-04-03
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2017-11-05
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2017-07-10
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2017-07-10
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2017-07-10
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2017-07-10
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2017-06-19
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2017-06-19
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2017-06-13
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2017-03-26
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2017-03-26
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2017-03-26
Tornado
2016-06-04
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2016-04-26
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2016-04-26
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2016-04-26
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2016-04-26
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2016-04-26
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2016-04-26
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2016-04-26
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2015-06-30
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2015-06-27Hailstorm
2015-05-11
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2014-10-06
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2014-07-26
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2014-04-29
Tornado
2013-10-31
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2013-09-11
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2013-09-11
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2013-09-11
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2013-09-11
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2013-08-31
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2013-06-28
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2013-04-16
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2013-04-16
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2013-04-16
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2012-09-07
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2012-09-07
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2012-08-19
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2012-08-19
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2012-08-08
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2012-07-26
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2012-07-05
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2012-07-05
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2012-07-05
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2012-07-05
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2012-03-30
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2012-03-18
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2012-03-18
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2012-03-18
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2012-03-18
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2012-03-18
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2012-03-18
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2012-03-18
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2012-03-18
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2012-03-18
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2012-03-18
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2012-03-18
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2012-03-18
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2012-03-18
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2012-03-18
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2012-03-18
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2012-03-15
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2011-06-17
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2011-06-17
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2011-06-17
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2011-06-10
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2011-06-07
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2011-06-07
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2011-06-07
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2011-06-04
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2011-06-04
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2011-05-26
Tornado
2011-04-20
Tornado
2011-04-20
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2011-04-20
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2011-04-20
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2011-04-20
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2011-03-23
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2011-03-23
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2011-03-23
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Tornado
2010-10-26
Tornado
2010-09-22
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2010-09-16
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2010-09-16
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2010-04-05
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2010-04-05
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2010-04-05
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2010-04-05
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2010-04-05
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Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Hailstorm
2009-07-17
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2009-06-25
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2009-06-19
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2009-06-01
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2009-05-01
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2008-07-22
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2008-06-12
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-03-17Hailstorm
2007-11-05
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2007-11-05
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2007-08-22
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Hailstorm
2007-06-02
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2007-04-11
Tornado
2006-10-11
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2006-10-11
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2006-10-04
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2006-10-04
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2006-10-04
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2006-10-04
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2006-10-04
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2006-10-04
Tornado
2006-08-28
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2006-08-28
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2006-07-03
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2006-05-17
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2006-04-12
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2006-04-07
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2005-11-09
Hurricane Katrina
2005-08-31
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2005-06-29
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2005-06-28
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2005-05-13
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Heavy Rain
2005-01-05Hailstorm
2004-05-21
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2004-05-21
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Heavy Rain
2004-01-04Hailstorm
2003-08-27
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2003-08-27
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Heavy Rain
2003-07-05Hailstorm
2003-05-15
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2003-04-30
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2003-04-20
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2003-04-20
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2003-04-04
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2003-04-04
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2002-11-10
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2002-05-31
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2002-05-02
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2002-05-01
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2002-02-20
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2001-06-12
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2001-05-25
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2001-04-09
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2000-08-09
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2000-07-28
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2000-05-31
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2000-02-18Hailstorm
1999-06-12
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1999-04-09
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0
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1998-06-26
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1998-05-31
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1998-04-08
Tornado
1997-07-02
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1997-05-14
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1996-06-03
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1996-06-03
Flooding
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1996-05-13Hailstorm
1996-05-05
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1995-08-07Hailstorm
1995-06-26
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1995-06-20
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1995-05-13
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1995-04-08
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1994-07-25
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1994-07-25
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1994-06-29
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1994-06-21
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1994-06-20
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1994-06-16
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1994-06-16
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1994-06-16
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1994-06-16
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1994-06-15
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1994-04-09Tornado
1993-07-01
Hailstorm
1993-04-20
Tornado
1992-08-27
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1991-12-02Tornado
1991-06-02
Hailstorm
1991-06-02
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-12-31Hailstorm
1990-06-08
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1990-06-08
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1988-08-02
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1988-08-02
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1988-05-09
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1985-05-30
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1985-05-15
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1985-05-15
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1984-08-10
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1984-08-10
Tornado
1984-08-07
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1983-07-17
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1983-07-01
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1983-07-01
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1982-06-15
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1982-05-22
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1982-05-22
Tornado
1981-06-13
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1981-04-12
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1980-07-12
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1980-07-12
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1980-06-02
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1980-06-02
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1980-06-02
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1979-07-21
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1979-06-21
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1978-06-18
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1977-07-15
Tornado
1975-09-11
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1975-07-13
Tornado
1975-06-17
Tornado
1974-04-03
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1974-04-03
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1974-04-03
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1974-04-03
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1974-03-07
Tornado
1973-07-26
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1973-05-30
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1973-05-25
Tornado
1973-05-08
Hailstorm
1972-04-12
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1971-07-15
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1971-06-25
Tornado
1971-02-22
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1970-05-23
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1970-05-14
Tornado
1970-04-02
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1964-06-15
Tornado
1963-09-12
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1963-04-17
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1962-05-23
Tornado
1961-07-28
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1961-07-18
Tornado
1959-07-05
Tornado
1958-04-28
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1957-06-15
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1956-07-02
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1955-06-21
Tornado
1954-10-11
Tornado
1954-06-26