La Crosse, Wisconsin Natural Disasters | La Crosse County Hazard Db

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68 Catastrophes Recorded

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La-Crosse, Wisconsin

20 Land Tracts in La Crosse County , La Crosse-Pine Watershed

La Crosse, Wisconsin, faces relatively moderate hazard risks, with specific climate factors such as high precipitation levels and humidity contributing to potential natural disasters. The city is situated in close proximity to the La Crosse-Pine hydrologic unit, which could increase the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall events. Additionally, the city is located near the Upper Mississippi-Black-Root hydrologic accounting unit, which may also contribute to increased flood risk.

Although La Crosse does not have significant fault lines or coastlines, its location near water bodies such as the Mississippi River and Black River increases the risk of flooding during extreme weather events. The city's relatively low risk rating is attributed to its history of facing very low earthquake risks and relatively low wildfire risks. Despite its low risk rating, La Crosse has experienced historical flooding events, such as the floods in 2007, which caused significant damage to the area and underscore the potential impact of climate-related hazards in the region.

Overall, La Crosse's geographical features and proximity to water bodies pose a potential risk of flooding and other climate-related disasters. While the city may not have high-risk levels compared to other regions, the presence of hydrologic units and historical events like the 2007 floods highlight the importance of preparedness and mitigation efforts to address natural disaster risks in the area.

Wildfire Risk: Very Low

Tornado Risk: Very Low

Hurricane Risk: Very Low

Hail Risk: Low

Flood Risk: Low

Tsunami Risk: Very Low

Earthquake Risk: Very Low

Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

16

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

16

Hazard Shelters

2

Fire Stations

2

Hospitals

3

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

La Crosse, Wisconsin has a relatively low overall hazard risk score of 73.69, with specific risks such as flooding (RFLD) having a risk rating of relatively moderate at 80.56, and windstorms (WNTW) with a risk rating of relatively low at 47.38. The area is prone to lightning events, with an average frequency of 35.27 per year, posing a relatively low risk of 62.93. Factors such as hail and tornado events also contribute to the overall risk assessment.

Specific climate factors for La Crosse include its location near the Mississippi River, which can lead to increased flood risks. The area also experiences frequent lightning events due to its midwestern climate. Geological features such as nearby fault lines and mountain peaks can exacerbate risks of windstorms and tornadoes. Historical events such as severe hailstorms and tornado outbreaks in the region further highlight the potential impact of natural disasters in La Crosse.
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CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

8 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

870 mm Moderate

Average Humidity

82% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness

Tornado

2008-06-07

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-06-05

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

2008-03-17

Flooding

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1961-05-14

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