Hazard Score
49 Catastrophes Recorded
Cape-Girardeau, Missouri
15 Land Tracts in Union County , Upper Mississippi-Cape Girardeau Watershed
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Very Low
Flood Risk: Very High
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
12
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
18
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
13
Hazard Shelters
6
Fire Stations
2
Hospitals
0
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Union County, Illinois has a relatively low overall risk score for natural disasters and climate risks. Specific hazards include hail storms, with a very low risk rating, and thunderstorms, with a relatively low risk rating. These events have historically impacted the area, with moderate frequency and low expected annual losses. Additionally, there is a low risk of flooding, with a relatively low risk rating, and a very low risk of wildfires.
The region is characterized by its flat terrain and lack of significant geological features such as coastlines, fault lines, or mountain peaks. However, it is situated near the Mississippi River, which could pose a risk of flooding during periods of heavy rainfall. The county's location in the Midwest also exposes it to severe weather events, such as hail storms and thunderstorms, which can lead to property damage and economic losses.
Overall, Union County's risk profile is influenced ...
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CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Hailstorm
2020-04-08
Hailstorm
2020-04-08
Tornado
2020-01-11
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2019-04-30Hailstorm
2018-03-24
Hailstorm
2017-04-28
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-04-28Flooding
Heavy Rain
2015-12-15Hurricane Bill
2015-06-21
Tornado
2013-10-31
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2013-05-25Flooding
Heavy Rain
2013-04-22Tornado
2012-03-23
Hailstorm
2012-03-02
Hailstorm
2011-06-15
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2011-05-01Flooding
Torrential Rain
2011-04-18Hailstorm
2011-04-09
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Hailstorm
2010-04-07
Flooding
Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Hailstorm
2008-09-19
Flooding
Tropical Storm Ike
2008-09-12Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-05-24Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-03-17Hailstorm
2008-01-29
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-01-15Flooding
Heavy Rain
2006-09-22Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-01-05Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-12-07Tornado
2003-05-06
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-02-26Hailstorm
2002-05-25
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2002-05-07Hailstorm
2002-04-24
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-05-13Hailstorm
1996-05-02
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1995-05-10Hailstorm
1994-06-11
Hailstorm
1994-04-28
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1994-04-09Hailstorm
1991-04-09
Flooding
Torrential Rain
1986-05-15Hailstorm
1977-09-25
Tornado
1971-03-14
Hailstorm
1970-05-29
Tornado
1962-07-13
Hailstorm
1957-05-21