Hazard Score
270 Catastrophes Recorded
Black Hawk County, Iowa
4 Cities with a Population of 133,052, and 52,470 Households
Black Hawk County in Iowa has a relatively low overall natural disaster risk score of 81.7, with a moderate social vulnerability index of 52.9. The county is prone to hazards such as hailstorms, thunderstorms, and strong winds, with a relatively high risk rating for these events. The risk for wildfires is very low, with a risk score of 37.5, while the risk for flooding is moderate at 93.1.
Specific climate factors in the area contribute to these hazard risks, such as the frequency of thunderstorms and hail events. Black Hawk County is not located near coastlines, fault lines, or mountain peaks, but its proximity to water bodies like the Cedar River can lead to increased flood risk. The geological features in the region, combined with historical events like severe thunderstorms and flooding, highlight the susceptibility of the area to natural disasters.
While Black Hawk County may not have extreme risk levels compared to other regions, the presence of water bodies and past events like flooding and hailstorms emphasize the need for preparedness and mitigation efforts. Understanding the specific ratios and percentages of different hazard events, along with verifying information from multiple reliable sources, can help residents and authorities in Black Hawk, Iowa, better assess and address potential natural disaster risks in the region.
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
28
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
11
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
30
Hazard Shelters
15
Fire Stations
3
Hospitals
9
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Black Hawk County, located in Iowa, has a population of 133,052 people with a population density of 232.3 people per square mile. The demographic breakdown of the county shows that the majority of the population is White (84.3%), followed by Black (8.7%), Hispanic (3.7%), Asian (1.3%), and others. The county has a slightly higher percentage of females (50.6%) compared to males (49.4%). The median age in Black Hawk County is 34.5 years, with a slightly higher median age for females (35.5 years) compared to males (33.6 years). In terms of household composition, there are 52,470 households in the county with an average household size of 2.38 persons.
Compared to other counties in Iowa, Black Hawk County has a higher population density (232.3 people per square mile) and a higher percentage of Black residents (8.7%). The county also has a larger average farm size in 2017 (302 acres) compared to the state average. Additionally, Black Hawk County has a higher median age (34.5 years) compared to the state median age of 38.1 years. The county also has a slightly higher percentage of households with children (17.6%) compared to the state average of 16.1%. Overall, Black Hawk County stands out for its diverse population and agricultural activity within the state of Iowa.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Hailstorm
2020-10-22
Hailstorm
2020-10-22
Hailstorm
2020-09-05
Hailstorm
2020-07-11
Hailstorm
2020-07-11
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2020-07-11
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2020-07-11
Hailstorm
2020-07-11
Tornado
2020-03-28
Tornado
2020-03-28
Tornado
2020-03-28
Hailstorm
2019-10-01
Flooding
Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams
2019-03-13Tornado
2018-10-09
Hailstorm
2017-06-28
Hailstorm
2017-06-15
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2017-06-15
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2017-06-15
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2017-06-15
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2017-06-15
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2017-06-15
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2017-06-15
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2017-06-15
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2017-06-15
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2017-06-15
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2017-06-15
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2017-06-15
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2017-06-15
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2017-05-17
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2017-04-15
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2017-04-15
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2017-04-15
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2017-04-15
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2016-08-24Flooding
Heavy Rain
2014-06-10Hailstorm
2014-04-27
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2014-04-27
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2014-04-12
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2014-04-12
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2014-04-12
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2014-04-12
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2013-07-25
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2013-06-25
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2013-05-29
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2013-05-29
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2013-05-29
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2013-05-25Hailstorm
2013-04-29
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2013-04-29
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2013-04-29
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2013-04-29
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2013-04-29
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2013-04-29
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2013-04-29
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2013-04-29
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2013-04-29
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2013-04-29
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2013-04-29
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2012-05-24
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2011-05-22
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2011-05-22
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2011-03-20
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Flooding
Dam Failure, Heavy Rain
2010-07-25Hailstorm
2010-06-18
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2010-06-18
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2010-05-12
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2010-04-06
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2010-04-06
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2010-04-06
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2010-04-06
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2009-08-09
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2009-08-09
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2009-08-09
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2009-08-09
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2009-02-28Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-12-10Hailstorm
2008-07-02
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2008-07-02
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2008-06-14
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2008-06-14
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2008-06-14
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2008-06-14
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2008-06-14
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2008-06-14
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Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Hailstorm
2008-05-25
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2008-05-25
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2008-05-25
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2008-05-25
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2008-05-25
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2008-05-25
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-03-17Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Hailstorm
2007-07-16
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2007-07-16
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2007-07-16
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2007-07-16
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2007-07-16
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2007-07-16
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2007-07-16
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2007-07-16
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2007-07-16
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2007-07-03
Tornado
2007-06-21
Hailstorm
2007-06-21
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2007-06-21
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-05-06Hailstorm
2007-04-02
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2007-04-02
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2007-04-02
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2006-07-17
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2006-06-24
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2006-04-13
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2006-04-13
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2006-04-13
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2006-03-13
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2006-03-13
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2006-03-13
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2006-03-08
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2005-06-06
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-09-15Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-05-22Tornado
2004-05-21
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2004-05-21
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2004-05-21
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2003-07-31
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2003-07-07
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2003-05-10
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2003-05-08
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2003-05-08
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2003-05-08
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2003-05-08
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2003-05-08
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2003-05-08
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2002-06-04Hailstorm
2002-06-03
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2002-05-28
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2002-05-28
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2002-04-18
Hailstorm
2001-07-24
Tornado
2001-06-01
Tornado
2001-06-01
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2001-06-01
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2001-06-01
Tornado
2001-06-01
Hailstorm
2001-06-01
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2001-05-10
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2001-05-10
Tornado
2001-04-23
Tornado
2001-04-11
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2000-05-30
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2000-05-30
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2000-05-30
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2000-05-30
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2000-05-18
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2000-05-18
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2000-05-18
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2000-05-18
Tornado
2000-05-11
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2000-05-11
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2000-05-11
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2000-05-11
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2000-04-19
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1999-06-08
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1999-05-16
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1999-05-16
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1999-04-08
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1998-03-30
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1998-03-30
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1997-08-23
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1997-07-27
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1997-06-24
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1997-03-22Hailstorm
1996-05-19
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1996-05-19
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1994-08-25
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1994-07-13
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1994-04-14
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1993-05-27
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1993-05-27
Tornado
1992-06-16
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1992-06-16
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1992-06-16
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1992-04-10
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1991-05-31
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1991-05-31
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1991-05-17
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1991-05-14
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1991-05-14
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-08-18Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-07-28Tornado
1990-06-27
Hailstorm
1990-06-27
Tornado
1990-05-19
Tornado
1988-05-08
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1988-05-08
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1988-03-24
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1987-09-14
Tornado
1987-07-18
Tornado
1987-07-14
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1987-07-06
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1986-07-08
Tornado
1984-05-19
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1982-07-06
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1980-09-03
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1980-06-27
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1979-06-04
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1978-09-16
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1978-09-16
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1978-09-16
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1978-04-03
Tornado
1976-06-13
Tornado
1976-06-12
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1975-11-09
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1974-06-14
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1974-05-28
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1974-05-28
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1973-09-21
Tornado
1973-06-16
Tornado
1973-05-07
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1972-05-26
Tornado
1971-05-31
Tornado
1966-06-27
Tornado
1965-08-26
Hailstorm
1965-08-26
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1965-08-26
Tornado
1965-07-18
Tornado
1964-05-07
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1962-05-10
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1962-05-05
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1960-07-26