Racine County, Wisconsin Hazard Report | Natural Catastrophe And Climate Risk

HazardDB

Hazard Score

127 Catastrophes Recorded

Historical_Hail

100

Historical_Tornadoes

Historical_Floods

Historical_Wind

148

Racine County, Wisconsin

3 Cities with a Population of 199,192, and 75,651 Households

Racine, Wisconsin faces relatively low to moderate natural disaster risks, with a risk rating of 75.21. The area is most susceptible to droughts, flooding, hailstorms, and wind events, with the highest risk associated with thunderstorms. The county has a very high resilience rating of 98.85, indicating a strong ability to recover from disasters.

Specific climate factors in Racine include a moderate risk of lightning strikes, with a risk rating of 92.57, and a relatively low risk of wildfires, with a risk rating of 40.98. The area's proximity to Lake Michigan may mitigate some risks, but also poses potential for flooding and severe weather events. The region's geological features, such as fault lines and mountain peaks, are not significant contributors to hazard risk in Racine.

Overall, Racine's natural disaster and climate risk assessment indicates a relatively low to moderate level of risk, with a focus on thunderstorms and flooding as primary concerns. The area's resilience and proximity to Lake Michigan play a role in mitigating some risks, but ongoing monitoring and preparedness efforts are essential to ensuring the safety and well-being of residents in the face of potential disasters.

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

28

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

8

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

41

Hazard Shelters

23

Fire Stations

5

Hospitals

14

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Walworth County, located in Wisconsin, has a population of 105,371 with a population density of 182.7 people per square mile. The county's demographics show a majority of the population being White (89.1%), followed by Hispanic (10%) and Black (0.9%) residents. The median age in Walworth County is 38 years, with a slightly higher percentage of females (48.3%) compared to males (47.8%). The average household size is 2.51 people, with 65.2% of households being family households. In terms of housing, there are 51,531 housing units in the county, with a homeownership rate of 53.1% and a vacancy rate of 23%.

Compared to other counties in Wisconsin, Walworth County has a relatively higher population density and a larger percentage of White residents. The county also has a lower median age compared to the state median age of 39.5 years. In terms of housing, Walworth County has a higher homeownership rate compared to the state average of 68.6%, but a higher vacancy rate as well. The county also has a higher percentage of family households compared to the state average of 60.5%. Overall, Walworth County's demographics and housing statistics indicate a diverse and growing population with a mix of urban and rural living.

Regions

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

9 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

901 mm Moderate

Average Humidity

79% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness

5/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hailstorm

2019-06-24

Flooding

Flooding

Dam Failure, Heavy Rain

2010-07-25

Tornado

2010-06-27

Hailstorm

2010-06-21

Hailstorm

2009-07-23

Flooding

Heavy Rain

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2004-06-10

Flooding

Hailstorm

2000-03-08

Hailstorm

1999-08-10

Flooding

Brief Torrential Rain

Hailstorm

1990-03-13

Hailstorm

1990-03-13

Tornado

1987-08-16

Tornado

1987-08-16

Flooding

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