Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Very Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Moderate


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

3

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

4

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Buchanan County, Missouri faces relatively low to moderate natural disaster risks, with a risk score of 69.39 out of 100. The area is prone to events such as severe weather, including hailstorms, thunderstorms, and floods, with a significant number of lightning events occurring annually. The county has a very low risk of wildfires, but moderate risk of tornadoes and high winds. The risk assessment indicates that the county has a high resilience score, suggesting that it is well-prepared to handle natural disasters.

Specific climate factors in the area contribute to the risk level, with a relatively high frequency of lightning events and moderate risk of severe thunderstorms. The county is not prone to hurricanes or tsunamis, but experiences occasional strong winds and hailstorms. The geological features of Buchanan County, including its proximity to the Missouri River, may also impact hazard risk. The county has a diverse landscape, with rolling ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
12 °F Cold
Average Precipitation
885 mm Moderate
Average Humidity
84% Moderately High
Plant Hardiness
5/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Flooding

Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams

2019-03-13

Hailstorm

2016-04-26

Hailstorm

2016-04-26

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2015-12-15

Hailstorm

2013-10-30

Hailstorm

2012-06-30

Hailstorm

2012-06-30

Hailstorm

2012-06-30

Hailstorm

2011-08-18

Hailstorm

2011-08-18

Hailstorm

2011-08-18

Hailstorm

2010-07-14

Hailstorm

2010-06-01

Hailstorm

2010-06-01

Flooding

Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B

2010-03-10

Hailstorm

2009-07-10

Hailstorm

2009-05-15

Hailstorm

2009-05-15

Hailstorm

2009-05-15

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-12-10

Hailstorm

2008-06-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-06-05

Tornado

2008-04-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-08-16

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-05-06

Hailstorm

2006-03-12

Hailstorm

2006-03-12

Tornado

2005-06-04

Hailstorm

2004-09-17

Hailstorm

2004-09-17

Hailstorm

2004-08-27

Hailstorm

2004-07-16

Hailstorm

2004-07-11

Hailstorm

2004-07-11

Hailstorm

2004-05-29

Hailstorm

2004-05-29

Hailstorm

2004-05-29

Hailstorm

2004-05-24

Hailstorm

2004-05-22

Hailstorm

2003-05-04

Hailstorm

2003-05-04

Hailstorm

2003-05-04

Hailstorm

2003-04-28

Hailstorm

2002-05-06

Tornado

2001-09-20

Tornado

2001-09-20

Hailstorm

2000-09-11

Hailstorm

2000-05-12

Hailstorm

2000-04-19

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1998-06-13

Hailstorm

1996-06-16

Hailstorm

1996-06-16

Hailstorm

1996-06-16

Hailstorm

1995-07-25

Hailstorm

1995-07-24

Hailstorm

1995-07-21

Hailstorm

1995-07-04

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1995-05-10

Hailstorm

1995-04-10

Hailstorm

1995-04-08

Hailstorm

1995-03-19

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

1994-04-09

Hailstorm

1992-07-13

Hailstorm

1991-05-04

Hailstorm

1991-05-04

Hailstorm

1989-08-27

Hailstorm

1989-08-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1989-06-02

Hailstorm

1987-08-19

Hailstorm

1986-05-12

Hailstorm

1984-06-08

Hailstorm

1984-06-07

Hailstorm

1978-09-16

Tornado

1975-11-29

Hailstorm

1975-11-29

Hailstorm

1975-05-06

Tornado

1973-06-16

Tornado

1964-06-22
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