Hazard Score
179 Catastrophes Recorded
Bremer County, Iowa
7 Cities with a Population of 25,326, and 9,385 Households
Fayette, Iowa faces relatively low natural disaster and climate risks, with a risk rating of 56.06 out of 100. The area is prone to thunderstorm events, with a frequency of 61.69 occurrences per year, but with a very low risk rating of 15.77. The region also experiences hail events, with 4.75 occurrences per year, resulting in a moderate risk rating of 91.89. These factors contribute to the overall risk score for Fayette.
Specific climate factors in Fayette include a relatively low risk of flooding events, with a risk score of 75.98, and a relatively high risk of severe wind events, with a risk score of 89.66. The area's proximity to water bodies like rivers and lakes may contribute to the flood risk, while the lack of significant geological features such as fault lines or mountain peaks reduces the risk of seismic events. Historical data indicates that the region has not experienced significant tsunamis or volcanic eruptions, further supporting the low overall risk assessment for Fayette.
While Fayette does not have a coastline or major fault lines, its susceptibility to hail and wind events underscores the importance of preparedness and mitigation measures for residents and authorities. The area's rural landscape and agricultural activities may be impacted by severe weather, emphasizing the need for resilient infrastructure and emergency response plans. By staying informed about local climate patterns and investing in disaster resilience, Fayette can continue to maintain its relatively low hazard risk profile.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: Moderate High
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
4
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
7
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
14
Hazard Shelters
13
Fire Stations
2
Hospitals
4
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Bremer County, located in Iowa, has a population of 25,326 with a population density of 57.6 people per square mile. The county has a diverse population with 93.3% White, 0.8% Black, 0.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.7% Asian, and 0.9% Hispanic residents. The county has a slightly higher percentage of females (49%) than males (47%) and a median age of 39.3 years, with a median age of 37.8 for males and 40.7 for females. The average household size in Bremer County is 2.4, with 63% of households being family households.
Compared to other counties in Iowa, Bremer County has a higher median age and a slightly higher population density. The county also has a higher percentage of White residents compared to the state average. In terms of agriculture, Bremer County has a total of 963 farms, with an average size of 272 acres. The county's crop acreage in 2017 was 240,844 acres, with an average sale of $238,770 per farm. These agricultural statistics place Bremer County among the top agricultural counties in Iowa.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Hailstorm
2020-09-06
Hailstorm
2020-07-11
Tornado
2020-03-28
Tornado
2020-03-28
019071
2019-04-15
019044
2019-04-06
019027
2019-04-02
019020
2019-03-31
Flooding
Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams
2019-03-13Hailstorm
2018-08-28
Hailstorm
2018-08-28
Hailstorm
2018-05-25
Hailstorm
2017-07-21
Hailstorm
2017-07-12
Hailstorm
2017-03-23
Hailstorm
2017-03-23
Hailstorm
2017-03-23
Hailstorm
2017-03-23
Hailstorm
2017-03-23
Hailstorm
2017-03-23
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2016-08-24Hailstorm
2016-05-03
Tornado
2015-06-22
Hailstorm
2015-05-07
Hailstorm
2015-05-07
Hailstorm
2014-06-29
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2014-06-10Hailstorm
2014-04-12
Hailstorm
2014-04-12
Hailstorm
2014-04-12
Hailstorm
2014-04-12
Hailstorm
2014-04-12
Hailstorm
2014-04-12
Hailstorm
2013-06-21
Hailstorm
2013-06-12
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2013-05-25Hailstorm
2013-04-30
Hailstorm
2012-09-04
Hailstorm
2012-07-25
Tornado
2012-05-24
Tornado
2011-05-22
Tornado
2011-05-22
Hailstorm
2011-05-22
Hailstorm
2011-05-22
Hailstorm
2011-03-22
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Flooding
Dam Failure, Heavy Rain
2010-07-25Hailstorm
2010-04-06
Hailstorm
2010-04-06
Hailstorm
2010-04-06
Tornado
2009-08-19
Hailstorm
2009-07-30
Hailstorm
2009-07-24
Hailstorm
2009-07-24
Hailstorm
2009-07-24
Hailstorm
2009-07-24
Hailstorm
2009-07-24
Hailstorm
2009-07-24
Hailstorm
2009-07-24
Hailstorm
2009-07-24
Hailstorm
2009-07-24
Hailstorm
2009-07-24
Hailstorm
2009-07-24
Hailstorm
2009-07-14
Hailstorm
2009-07-07
Hailstorm
2009-06-17
Hailstorm
2009-06-17
Hailstorm
2009-06-17
Hailstorm
2009-06-17
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2009-02-28Hailstorm
2008-08-04
Hailstorm
2008-06-14
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Hailstorm
2008-05-25
Hailstorm
2008-05-25
Hailstorm
2008-05-25
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-03-17Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Hailstorm
2007-07-16
Hailstorm
2007-07-16
Hailstorm
2007-07-16
Hailstorm
2007-07-16
Hailstorm
2007-06-21
Tornado
2007-03-31
Hailstorm
2007-03-31
Hailstorm
2006-06-21
Hailstorm
2006-03-13
Hailstorm
2005-09-19
Hailstorm
2005-03-30
Tornado
2004-07-05
Hailstorm
2004-05-22
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-05-22Hailstorm
2004-05-21
Hailstorm
2004-05-21
Hailstorm
2003-07-20
Hailstorm
2003-07-20
Hailstorm
2003-07-07
Hailstorm
2003-05-10
Hailstorm
2003-05-10
Hailstorm
2003-05-10
Hailstorm
2003-05-08
Hailstorm
2003-05-04
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2002-06-04Hailstorm
2002-04-18
Hailstorm
2002-04-18
Hailstorm
2002-04-18
Hailstorm
2002-04-18
Tornado
2001-09-06
Hailstorm
2001-06-30
Hailstorm
2001-06-18
Hailstorm
2001-06-18
Hailstorm
2001-06-17
Hailstorm
2001-06-12
Hailstorm
2001-05-10
Tornado
2001-04-11
Hailstorm
2000-08-01
Hailstorm
2000-08-01
Hailstorm
2000-05-17
Hailstorm
2000-05-17
Hailstorm
2000-05-11
Hailstorm
2000-05-11
Hailstorm
2000-05-11
Hailstorm
2000-05-11
Hailstorm
2000-05-11
Hailstorm
2000-04-19
Hailstorm
2000-04-19
Hailstorm
2000-04-19
Hailstorm
2000-04-19
Hailstorm
1999-05-16
Hailstorm
1999-05-16
Hailstorm
1999-05-16
Hailstorm
1999-05-16
Hailstorm
1999-05-16
Hailstorm
1999-05-16
Hailstorm
1998-06-27
Hailstorm
1998-05-15
Hailstorm
1998-03-29
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1997-03-22Tornado
1996-06-16
Hailstorm
1995-07-27
Hailstorm
1994-08-19
Tornado
1994-07-07
Tornado
1994-07-06
Tornado
1992-06-23
Hailstorm
1992-06-23
Hailstorm
1992-06-23
Hailstorm
1991-06-14
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-08-18Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-07-28Tornado
1990-06-12
Tornado
1990-06-12
Hailstorm
1989-08-04
Hailstorm
1989-05-30
Hailstorm
1988-05-08
Tornado
1988-03-24
Hailstorm
1985-07-09
Tornado
1983-07-03
Hailstorm
1982-09-13
Hailstorm
1979-08-28
Hailstorm
1978-04-03
Tornado
1971-07-12
Hailstorm
1971-07-12
Tornado
1971-06-24
Tornado
1968-05-15
Hailstorm
1968-05-15
Tornado
1966-10-14
Tornado
1966-06-27
Tornado
1966-06-27
Tornado
1965-05-07
Tornado
1964-05-07
Hailstorm
1962-05-05
Hailstorm
1962-05-05
Hailstorm
1962-05-05
Hailstorm
1962-05-05
Hailstorm
1962-05-05
Hailstorm
1960-07-26
Hailstorm
1958-05-31
Tornado
1957-04-19
Hailstorm
1955-05-06