Hazard Score
20 Catastrophes Recorded
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: High
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
5
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
0
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
2
Hazard Shelters
0
Fire Stations
0
Hospitals
1
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Peoria, Illinois faces a relatively moderate overall natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk score of 85.01. The area has a high risk value of 27,042,937.13, indicating a significant level of vulnerability to various hazards. Specific climate factors in the region include moderate occurrences of hail, thunderstorms, and high winds, with notable instances of flooding events. Peoria's proximity to water bodies like the Illinois River increases the risk of flooding, while the presence of fault lines and mountain peaks can contribute to earthquake hazards.
The county of Peoria is characterized by its relatively high resilience score of 93.73, suggesting that the area has built a strong capacity to withstand and recover from natural disasters. However, the presence of fault lines and the historical occurrence of moderate earthquake events highlight the need for continued preparedness and planning efforts. With a very high hazard loss ratio of 0.000375625997549 due to ...
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CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2019-04-30Flooding
Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams
2019-03-13Flooding
Heavy Rain
2013-04-22Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Flooding
Dam Failure, Heavy Rain
2010-07-25Flooding
Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Flooding
Heavy Rain
2009-02-28Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-12-10Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-03-17Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-05-22Flooding
Heavy Rain
2002-05-07Hailstorm
2000-05-18
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-05-13Flooding
Heavy Rain
1995-05-10Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1994-04-09Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-08-18Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-06-20Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1985-03-03