Hazard Score
177 Catastrophes Recorded
Richland County, Ohio
1 Cities with a Population of 122,699, and 48,921 Households
Richland County, Ohio, with a population of 124,906, faces a relatively low overall natural disaster and climate risk. The risk index indicates a risk score of 60.39, categorized as relatively low with a 75% special control level. The county's main hazards include hail, severe winds, and winter weather events. Historical data shows an average of 70 hail events per year, with a frequency rate of 4.17 and a risk value of 72,556.46, indicating a relatively low risk level.
Specific climate factors in Richland County include a higher risk of lightning strikes, with an average of 1,245 events per year and a risk value of 61,579.23. The county also experiences moderate risk levels for flooding and winter weather events, with 42 flood events per year and a risk value of 3,539,449.66. The presence of fault lines and mountain peaks in the region may contribute to these risks, as well as the county's proximity to water bodies such as the Mohican River and Charles Mill Lake.
While Richland County is not located near coastlines, its geological features such as fault lines and mountain peaks can impact hazard risk. The county's risk assessment data, including event frequency, exposure levels, and risk values, provide insights into the potential impact of natural disasters in the area. By understanding these specific climate factors and geological features, local authorities can better prepare for and mitigate the risks posed by natural disasters in Richland County, Ohio.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
39
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
14
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
46
Hazard Shelters
20
Fire Stations
3
Hospitals
7
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Richland County, located in Ohio, has a population of 122,699 people with a population density of 245.4 people per square mile. The county has a diverse population, with 88.7% White, 9.5% Black, 2% Hispanic, and 1.9% of the population identifying as multiple races. The median age in Richland County is 40.9 years, with a slightly higher percentage of males than females (51.3% males and 48.7% females). The average household size is 2.4, and the county has a total of 48,921 households, with 69.3% being family households.
In terms of housing, there are 54,599 housing units in Richland County, with a vacancy rate of 10.4%. The majority of households in the county are owner-occupied (61.9%) compared to renter-occupied (30.4%). Additionally, Richland County has a total of 1,160 farms, with an average farm size of 134 acres and a total crop acreage of 113,080 acres. When compared to other counties in Ohio, Richland County has a slightly lower population density than the state average of 283.9 people per square mile. Additionally, the county has a higher percentage of White residents compared to the state average of 81.9%. The median age in Richland County is slightly higher than the state average of 39.1 years.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Hailstorm
2019-06-27
Hailstorm
2019-06-27
Tornado
2019-04-14
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2019-04-14
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2018-05-22
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2018-05-21
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2017-06-04
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2017-06-04
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2017-02-24
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2016-05-07
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2016-05-07
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2016-05-07
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2015-09-03
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2015-05-05
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2014-05-28
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2014-05-21
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2014-05-21
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2014-05-21
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2014-05-21
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2014-05-14
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2014-05-14
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2014-05-07
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2014-04-29
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2014-04-29
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2014-04-29
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2013-07-10
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2013-06-28
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2013-06-28
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2013-06-12
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2013-06-12
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2013-06-12
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2013-06-12
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2013-06-12
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2013-06-12
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2013-06-12
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2012-07-04
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2012-07-04
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2012-05-07
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2012-03-30
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2012-03-30
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2012-03-15
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2011-06-21
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2011-06-17
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2011-06-09
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2011-05-25
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2011-03-23
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Hailstorm
2010-09-07
Tornado
2010-06-05
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2010-06-04
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2010-06-04
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2010-06-04
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2010-06-04
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2010-04-25
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Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Hailstorm
2009-06-25
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2009-06-25
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2008-07-23
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2008-06-26
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2008-06-26
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2008-06-22
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-03-17Hailstorm
2007-08-20
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Tornado
2007-08-09
Hailstorm
2007-06-17
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2007-06-13
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2007-06-13
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2007-05-01
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2006-07-20
Tornado
2006-07-10
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2006-07-10
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2006-07-10
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2006-07-10
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2006-06-08
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2006-06-01
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2006-05-25
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2006-05-25
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2006-05-25
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2006-05-17
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2006-04-14
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2006-04-14
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2006-04-14
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2006-04-14
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2006-04-12
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2005-11-08
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2005-08-13
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2005-06-28
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2005-06-14
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2005-05-13
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2005-04-20
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2005-04-20
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2004-08-28
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2004-08-28
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2004-06-24
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2004-06-24
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2004-06-24
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2004-06-09
Tornado
2004-05-21
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2004-05-21
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2004-05-17
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2004-05-17
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2004-05-17
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2004-04-17
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2003-07-08
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2003-07-08
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2003-05-07
Tornado
2002-11-10
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2002-11-10
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2002-11-10
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2002-11-10
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2002-07-26
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2002-06-04
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2002-06-03
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2002-06-03
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2002-05-31
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2002-04-28
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2002-04-19
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2002-04-19
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2001-04-09
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2000-08-23
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2000-07-14
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2000-06-16
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2000-04-20
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1999-07-23
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0
1999-01-04Hailstorm
1998-06-24
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1998-06-10
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1998-05-31
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1998-05-03
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1998-04-08
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1998-04-08
Tornado
1997-08-16
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1997-05-18
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-05-13Flooding
Heavy Rain
1995-08-07Hailstorm
1995-06-21
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1994-04-12
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1994-04-09Hailstorm
1994-03-24
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1992-11-22
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1992-07-30
Tornado
1992-07-13
Tornado
1992-07-13
Hailstorm
1992-06-23
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1991-12-02Tornado
1990-06-08
Tornado
1989-10-10
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1987-07-02Hailstorm
1987-06-29
Tornado
1985-03-28
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1985-03-28
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1983-07-21
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1983-07-21
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1983-07-21
Tornado
1983-05-02
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1980-06-07
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1980-06-03
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1978-06-27
Tornado
1977-06-30
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1977-04-02
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1975-07-13
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1975-05-21
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1974-07-29
Tornado
1974-05-11
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1974-04-14
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1973-05-25
Tornado
1972-08-17
Tornado
1970-07-02
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1970-05-24
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1970-05-24
Tornado
1965-08-25
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1965-07-09
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1962-08-08
Tornado
1961-08-25
Tornado
1961-08-25
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1961-08-16