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

19

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

5

Hazard Shelters

1

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

1

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
857 mm Moderate
Average Humidity
82% Moderately High
Plant Hardiness
4/10 Moderate

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hailstorm

2020-07-07

Hailstorm

2020-07-07

Hailstorm

2020-07-07

Hailstorm

2017-07-06

Hailstorm

2017-07-06

Hailstorm

2013-07-25

Hailstorm

2013-07-25

Hailstorm

2013-07-25

Hailstorm

2011-05-22

Hailstorm

2010-04-30

Hailstorm

2008-07-10

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2008-06-05

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-08-16

Hailstorm

2005-06-29

Hailstorm

2004-07-19

Hailstorm

2004-07-19

Hailstorm

2002-04-18

Hailstorm

2001-06-17

Hailstorm

2001-06-17

Hailstorm

2001-06-11

Hailstorm

2001-06-11

Hailstorm

2001-06-11

Hailstorm

2001-04-23

Hailstorm

2001-04-23

Flooding

Snowmelt

2001-04-15

Hailstorm

2000-05-18

Hailstorm

1999-07-08

Tornado

1995-06-28

Hailstorm

1995-05-16

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1990-08-18

Hailstorm

1984-04-27

Hailstorm

1981-04-03

Tornado

1966-07-10
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