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

HazardDB

Hazard Score

240 Catastrophes Recorded

Historical_Hail

218

Historical_Tornadoes

Historical_Hurricanes

Historical_Floods

Historical_Wind

201

Lucas County, Ohio

6 Cities with a Population of 433,375, and 180,267 Households

Lucas County, Ohio, faces a relatively moderate overall risk level of natural disasters, with a risk score of 84.06. The county has a population of 431,225 and a total building value of $84.06 billion. Specific risks include a relatively low risk of hail events, a relatively moderate risk of tornadoes, and a relatively high risk of severe wind events. These risks are influenced by specific climate factors in the area, such as frequent lightning events and occasional flooding, with historical events supporting these risk assessments.

Geological features in Lucas County that could impact hazard risk include the Maumee River running through the county, which can lead to flooding events. Additionally, the county is located in a region prone to severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, contributing to the high risk of severe wind events. The county also has a relatively low risk of wildfires, likely due to its more urbanized landscape compared to rural areas. Overall, the county's topography and proximity to water bodies play a significant role in shaping its natural disaster risk profile.

While Lucas County does not have coastlines or fault lines that typically increase hazard risk, its location in the Midwest region of the United States exposes it to a variety of climate-related risks. The county is known for its flat terrain, making it susceptible to flooding during heavy rainfall events. The proximity to Lake Erie can also lead to lake-effect snowstorms in the winter months, further impacting the area's climate risks. Overall, a combination of factors such as topography, weather patterns, and historical events contribute to the natural disaster and climate risk profile of Lucas County, Ohio.

HAZARDS

74

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

6

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

86

Hazard Shelters

41

Fire Stations

16

Hospitals

19

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Regions

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

11 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

875 mm Moderate

Average Humidity

83% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness

6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hailstorm

2020-10-23

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2020-10-23

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2020-05-26

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2020-04-07

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2019-08-18

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2019-06-01

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2019-06-01

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2019-06-01

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2019-06-01

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2019-06-01

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2019-06-01

Tornado

2018-07-31

Hailstorm

2018-05-09

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2018-05-04

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2017-09-04

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2017-09-04

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2017-06-19

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2017-05-29

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2017-03-30

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2016-04-26

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2016-03-27

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2016-03-27

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2016-03-27

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2015-05-27

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2015-04-09

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2014-06-18

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2014-06-18

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2014-06-18

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2014-06-18

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2014-06-18

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2014-05-07

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2013-08-30

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2013-07-10

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2013-07-10

Hailstorm

2013-06-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2013-04-22

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2012-07-01

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2012-07-01

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2012-07-01

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2012-07-01

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2012-07-01

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2012-06-18

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2012-06-18

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2012-06-18

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2012-05-09

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2012-05-09

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2012-03-15

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2012-03-15

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2012-03-15

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2012-03-15

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2012-03-15

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2011-11-14

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2011-08-18

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2011-08-18

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2011-08-18

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2011-06-21

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2011-05-25

Tornado

2011-04-19

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2011-03-23

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2010-08-15

Tornado

2010-06-05

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2010-05-07

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2010-05-05

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2010-05-05

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2009-06-25

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2009-06-25

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2009-06-10

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2009-06-08

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-12-10

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2008-08-18

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2008-08-09

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2008-08-07

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2008-06-26

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2008-06-26

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2008-06-21

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2008-06-21

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2008-06-21

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2008-06-21

Tornado

2008-04-11

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

2008-02-06

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2007-05-01

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2007-05-01

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2007-03-14

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2006-06-21

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2006-06-21

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2006-06-19

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2006-06-19

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2006-06-19

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2006-06-19

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2006-05-30

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2006-05-25

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2006-05-25

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2006-04-22

Hurricane Dennis

2005-07-18

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2005-07-08

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2004-05-27

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2004-05-21

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2004-05-21

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2004-05-09

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2004-05-07

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2003-08-02

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Heavy Rain

2003-07-05

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2003-05-10

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2003-05-10

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2003-05-10

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2003-04-04

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2003-03-20

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2003-03-20

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2002-05-25

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2002-05-25

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2002-05-25

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2001-06-19

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2001-04-07

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2000-08-02

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2000-07-29

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2000-07-14

Tornado

2000-05-09

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1999-10-13

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1999-07-29

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1999-07-29

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1999-07-21

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1999-06-13

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1999-05-17

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1999-05-17

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1998-08-24

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1998-07-19

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1998-06-27

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1998-06-24

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1998-06-12

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1997-08-03

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1997-08-03

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1997-08-03

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1996-05-13

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1995-11-02

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Heavy Rain

1995-08-07

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1995-06-14

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1995-06-14

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1995-06-14

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1995-06-14

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1995-05-20

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1994-04-15

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1993-09-02

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1993-07-28

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1992-10-14

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1992-07-20

Tornado

1992-07-12

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1991-12-02

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1991-03-27

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1988-07-23

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1988-05-09

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1988-04-22

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1986-07-25

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1986-05-06

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1986-05-06

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1986-05-06

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1985-07-05

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1985-06-03

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1985-06-03

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1985-05-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1985-03-30

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1983-06-10

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1983-06-10

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1983-05-02

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1981-04-28

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1981-04-28

Tornado

1981-04-17

Tornado

1980-04-08

Tornado

1980-04-03

Tornado

1980-01-11

Hailstorm

1976-03-12

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1975-07-03

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1975-07-03

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1974-06-15

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1973-05-10

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1972-06-03

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1971-02-22

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1970-05-12

Hurricane Candy

1968-06-26

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1966-07-12

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1966-07-12

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1966-06-09

Hailstorm

1966-06-09

Tornado

1965-04-11

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