Gibson County, Tennessee Hazard Report | Natural Catastrophe And Climate Risk

HazardDB

Hazard Score

165 Catastrophes Recorded

Historical_Hail

115

Historical_Tornadoes

Historical_Hurricanes

Historical_Floods

Historical_Wind

148

Historical_Wildfires

Gibson County, Tennessee

1 Cities with a Population of 49,654, and 19,690 Households

Gibson County in Tennessee faces a relatively moderate risk of natural disasters, with a risk score of 86.38. Specific climate factors in the area include a moderate frequency of thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds. The county is not located near coastlines, fault lines, or mountain peaks, but it does have several water bodies that could contribute to flooding risks, such as the Obion River and its tributaries.

Historical events in the region include frequent thunderstorm occurrences, with an annual average of 2,114 lightning events. Additionally, there have been 301 drought events, 109 hail events, and 73 strong wind events. The county's exposure to these hazards is reflected in the relatively low risk scores for events such as hail (20.17), strong winds (83.23), and droughts (40.06). Despite not being near fault lines or coastlines, the presence of water bodies and historical weather patterns contribute to the overall hazard risk in the area.

While Gibson County may not face extreme geological features that increase hazard risks, the combination of climate factors and water bodies in the region still poses a significant threat. The county's risk ratings for events such as droughts, hail, and strong winds indicate a need for preparedness and mitigation efforts to protect its population of 50,413 and $8.43 billion in building values. It is essential for local authorities and residents to be aware of these risks and take appropriate measures to reduce their vulnerability to natural disasters.

Wildfire Risk: Very Low

Tornado Risk: Low

Hurricane Risk: Low

Hail Risk: Low

Flood Risk: Moderate

Tsunami Risk: Very Low

Earthquake Risk: Very Low

Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

42

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

50

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

15

Hazard Shelters

20

Fire Stations

2

Hospitals

8

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Gibson County, located in Tennessee, has a population of 49,654 people. The county has a population density of 82.3 people per square mile, with a majority of the population being White (78.5%), followed by Black (18.8%), Hispanic (2%), and other races making up the remaining percentage. The median age in Gibson County is 39.9, with a slightly higher median age for females (41.3) than males (38.3). The county has a total of 19,690 households, with an average household size of 2.47. Additionally, there are 13,712 families in Gibson County, with an average family size of 2.99.

In terms of housing, Gibson County has a total of 21,999 housing units, with 13,892 owner-occupied units and 5,798 renter-occupied units. The county has a vacancy rate of 10.5%. In terms of agriculture, there are 830 farms in Gibson County, with an average size of 345 acres. The total crop acreage in 2012 was 250,220 acres, with an average sales value of $174,923 per farm. In 2017, the number of farms decreased to 777, with a total crop acreage of 248,882 acres and an average sales value of $176,460 per farm. Compared to other counties in Tennessee, Gibson County ranks moderately in terms of population size, racial diversity, median age, household size, and agricultural activity.

Regions

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CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

15 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

1348 mm Very High

Average Humidity

84% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness

7/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Hailstorm

2013-06-09

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Heavy Rain

Heavy Rain

Tropical Storm Ike

2008-09-12

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-05-24

Hailstorm

2008-04-10

Hailstorm

2008-03-27

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

Flooding

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2005-01-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2003-02-22

Hailstorm

2002-11-10

Hailstorm

2002-04-24

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Hurricane Baker

1950-09-01

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