Hazard Score
590 Catastrophes Recorded
Douglas County, Colorado
2 Cities with a Population of 362,392, and 102,018 Households
Douglas County, Colorado, with a population of 357,700, faces relatively low natural disaster and climate risk, with a risk rating of 81.9. The county has a high resilience score of 80.7, indicating its ability to recover from disasters. However, certain events such as wildfires and windstorms have been recorded in the area, with a risk value of 2,781,479.45 for wildfires. The county also experiences lightning events, with a risk value of 818,715.24, indicating a relatively high risk.
Specific climate factors in Douglas County include a high frequency of lightning events, with an annual frequency of 56.3 events. The county's proximity to mountain peaks and water bodies increases the risk of certain hazards such as wildfires and flooding. The region's topography, with its varied elevation and geological features, can exacerbate the impact of natural disasters. Fault lines in the area could also contribute to earthquake risks, although the risk rating for earthquakes is relatively low.
In summary, Douglas County in Colorado faces a moderate risk of natural disasters, with the potential for wildfires, lightning strikes, and windstorms. The county's resilience score and relatively low risk ratings indicate a certain level of preparedness and ability to cope with these hazards. However, the presence of geological features such as fault lines and mountain peaks in the region could increase the risk of certain disasters, highlighting the importance of preparedness and mitigation measures for the community.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Very Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: Very Low
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Very Low
HAZARDS
51
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
46
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
28
Hazard Shelters
33
Fire Stations
8
Hospitals
3
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Douglas County, located in Colorado, has a population of 362,392 with a population density of 430 people per square mile. The county has a relatively young population, with a median age of 36.4 years. The population is almost evenly split between males (141,253) and females (144,212). In terms of racial demographics, the county is predominantly White (257,598), with smaller populations of Asian (10,716), Black (3,476), American Indian/Alaska Native (1,183), and Hispanic (21,392) residents. The county also has a significant multiracial population of 7,406 individuals. The average household size is 2.79, and there are a total of 102,018 households in the county.
Compared to other counties in Colorado, Douglas County stands out for its relatively high population density of 430 people per square mile, which is well above the state average. The county also has a higher median age of 36.4 years compared to the state average. In terms of racial demographics, Douglas County has a larger White population in comparison to other counties in Colorado. Additionally, the county has a lower percentage of Black and Hispanic residents compared to the state average. The average household size in Douglas County is slightly higher than the state average, indicating potentially larger family sizes in the area.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Flat Rock
2023-06-25
Burn
2023-06-19
Kelsey Gun Rx Piles
2023-01-25
Powerline
2022-11-08
Waterton Canyon
2022-09-21
Rx Burn-Mtn Communities Fire Dept
2022-08-06
Platte
2022-07-21
Cf
2022-07-20
Ruby
2022-07-20
344
2022-07-19
Mill Gulch
2022-07-04
Pawnee
2022-06-24
Gove
2022-06-20
Elephant Rock
2022-06-16
Willow Bend
2022-06-01
Fern
2022-04-23
Hatch Piles-South Platte Rd
2022-02-23
Chatridge 3
2021-12-14
Turkey Tracks Rx - Pikes Peak Rd
2021-09-08
Mountain Trout
2021-08-16
Bear Mountain
2021-08-15
Turkey Track 1
2021-07-25
Sand
2021-07-22
Rainbow
2021-07-09
Deep Creek
2021-07-03
Shady Brook
2021-07-02
Pine Lake Dr Pile
2021-06-19
Forest Road
2020-10-17
Turkey 7
2020-10-04
Rim Road
2020-09-25
Turkey 6
2020-09-19
Topaz
2020-08-13
Dakan
2020-08-12
Cabin Ridge
2020-08-08
631
2020-07-27
India
2020-07-22
Log Jumper
2020-07-16
East Plum
2020-07-09
Turkey Track 5
2020-07-05
Hailstorm
2020-07-03
Hailstorm
2020-07-03
Hailstorm
2020-07-03
Chatridge 2
2020-06-29
Hailstorm
2020-06-26
Hailstorm
2020-06-26
Perry Park
2020-06-08
Turkey 4
2020-06-07
Sugar Creek
2020-06-05
Shady Brook
2020-06-04
Spring Gulch
2020-05-21
Sunset
2020-05-19
Turkey 5-3
2020-05-03
Turkey Track Rx - Pikes Peak Rd
2019-09-25
Turkey Track2
2019-09-24
Garber
2019-09-07
Tornado
2019-09-06
Hailstorm
2019-09-06
Russel Ridge
2019-09-05
Four Mile
2019-09-04
Log
2019-09-02
Log 2
2019-09-02
924
2019-09-01
Fsr 300
2019-08-18
Yucca
2019-08-16
Box Canyon
2019-07-31
Bow
2019-07-28
Hailstorm
2019-07-22
Hailstorm
2019-07-21
909
2019-07-20
Hailstorm
2019-07-15
Thunder
2019-07-09
Hailstorm
2019-07-04
Hailstorm
2019-07-04
Hailstorm
2019-07-04
Hailstorm
2019-07-04
Hailstorm
2019-07-04
Hailstorm
2019-07-04
Hailstorm
2019-07-04
Hailstorm
2019-07-04
Hailstorm
2019-07-04
Hailstorm
2019-07-04
Northrup Gulch
2019-07-02
Cheeseman West 2
2019-07-01
Deckers
2019-06-30
Waterton
2019-06-25
4 Mile
2019-06-19
Bell Rock
2019-06-19
Spring Gulch
2019-06-19
9 J
2019-06-17
523
2019-06-17
Turkey Rock
2019-06-17
677
2019-06-14
Hog John 2
2019-06-13
Hailstorm
2019-06-08
Hailstorm
2019-06-08
Hailstorm
2019-06-08
Hailstorm
2019-06-08
Hailstorm
2019-06-08
Hailstorm
2019-06-08
Hailstorm
2019-06-08
Hailstorm
2019-06-08
348d
2019-06-06
Oxyoke
2019-06-05
Perry Park
2019-06-01
Turkey Track
2019-05-03
Horseback
2019-04-07
Log Decks Piles-South Platte Rd
2019-03-06
Platte River
2019-01-08
Trout Creek Rx - Pikes Peak Rd
2018-10-25
Rampart East
2018-10-05
Turkey Track 8
2018-09-22
Long Hollow
2018-09-17
Turkey 7
2018-09-13
Rock
2018-09-01
Powerline
2018-08-26
787
2018-08-08
Hailstorm
2018-08-07
Rainbow
2018-08-05
Hailstorm
2018-07-23
Campbell Mt
2018-07-17
Hailstorm
2018-07-16
Hailstorm
2018-07-16
Hailstorm
2018-07-05
Sugar
2018-07-03
Hailstorm
2018-06-19
Noddles Th
2018-06-16
Palmer
2018-06-14
17
2018-06-13
677
2018-06-07
Devils Slide
2018-05-31
Hailstorm
2018-05-30
Hailstorm
2018-05-30
Hailstorm
2018-05-28
Turkey Track 6
2018-05-26
Turkey Track 5
2018-05-24
Sugar Creek
2018-05-20
Hailstorm
2018-05-14
Indian Creek
2018-04-17
Noe Rd
2018-03-23
Sunset
2018-02-18
Turkey 1
2018-01-19
Bear Mountain Piles-South Platte Rd
2018-01-10
Pine Nook
2017-12-13
Larkspur
2017-12-01
Plum Creek
2017-11-25
Turkey Track 11
2017-11-16
Ouzel Piles - South Platte Rd
2017-11-07
Turkey Track 10
2017-10-21
West Westcreek
2017-10-08
Range 5
2017-09-16
Waterton
2017-08-31
Hailstorm
2017-08-15
Hailstorm
2017-08-05
Westcreek
2017-07-27
676 Trail
2017-07-24
Turkey 9l
2017-07-20
Wren Gulch
2017-07-20
Ruby
2017-07-20
Long Hollow Gulch
2017-07-05
Ouzel
2017-06-22
Turkey Track 8
2017-06-20
Morrison Creek
2017-06-15
627
2017-06-04
Hailstorm
2017-05-26
Hailstorm
2017-05-26
Hailstorm
2017-05-26
Turkey Track 7
2017-04-11
Turkey Track 6
2017-03-20
Turkey Track
2017-02-18
Lake Gulch
2017-02-06
Perry Park
2016-11-06
Cold
2016-10-30
Chatridge
2016-10-28
Fern
2016-10-27
West Creek
2016-10-23
42
2016-10-02
Bear Mountain Rx
2016-09-22
Turkey
2016-09-17
Sugar
2016-09-13
Trail Head
2016-09-09
31
2016-09-04
507
2016-09-03
Trout Creek
2016-08-16
Rampart 33
2016-08-15
Deckers South
2016-07-22
Daken
2016-07-22
Hailstorm
2016-07-15
Hailstorm
2016-07-15
Spring Gulch
2016-07-08
Hailstorm
2016-07-07
Hailstorm
2016-07-01
Hailstorm
2016-07-01
Hailstorm
2016-07-01
Hailstorm
2016-06-25
Hailstorm
2016-06-25
Thunder Butte
2016-06-24
Hailstorm
2016-06-20
Hailstorm
2016-06-19
Hailstorm
2016-06-19
Deckers
2016-06-13
Hailstorm
2016-06-13
Stump Jumper
2016-06-12
Sprucewood
2016-06-12
Hailstorm
2016-06-07
Hailstorm
2016-06-07
Hailstorm
2016-06-06
Hailstorm
2016-06-06
Hailstorm
2016-06-06
Hailstorm
2016-06-06
Hailstorm
2016-06-06
Hailstorm
2016-06-06
Jake
2016-06-02
Hailstorm
2016-05-26
Hailstorm
2016-05-26
Hailstorm
2016-05-26
Hailstorm
2016-05-26
Turkey One
2016-05-21
Hailstorm
2016-04-25
Hailstorm
2016-04-25
Hailstorm
2016-04-25
Hailstorm
2016-04-25
Rainbow
2016-04-15
Missouri
2016-04-15
Gill Trail
2015-11-07
Fire 675
2015-10-17
Hailstorm
2015-09-29
507
2015-09-21
Stark
2015-09-03
Fern
2015-09-02
Cheesman 5
2015-08-12
Cheesman 3
2015-08-12
Hailstorm
2015-08-10
Hailstorm
2015-08-07
Roxview
2015-08-02
Tornado
2015-07-21
Bridge Crossing
2015-07-17
Camp Creek
2015-06-30
Hailstorm
2015-06-25
Hailstorm
2015-06-25
Rainbow Falls
2015-06-20
Hailstorm
2015-06-17
Hailstorm
2015-06-05
Hailstorm
2015-06-05
Hailstorm
2015-06-03
Hailstorm
2015-06-03
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2015-06-03
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2015-06-03
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2015-06-03
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2015-06-03
Hailstorm
2015-06-03
Hailstorm
2015-06-03
Hailstorm
2015-06-03
Hailstorm
2015-06-03
Hailstorm
2015-06-03
Illinois
2015-05-24
Sheep
2015-05-01
Hailstorm
2015-05-01
Easter Turkey Track
2015-04-05
Trout Creek
2014-09-29
Hailstorm
2014-09-29
Hailstorm
2014-09-29
Noddle
2014-08-28
Chute
2014-08-27
Hailstorm
2014-08-25
Mt. Herman
2014-07-04
Long Hollow
2014-07-04
9 J
2014-07-01
Storm
2014-06-26
Hailstorm
2014-06-24
Hailstorm
2014-06-24
Hailstorm
2014-06-24
Hailstorm
2014-06-24
Hailstorm
2014-06-24
Hailstorm
2014-06-14
Tornado
2014-06-08
Tornado
2014-06-08
Hailstorm
2014-06-08
Hailstorm
2014-06-06
Hailstorm
2014-06-05
Hailstorm
2014-06-05
Hailstorm
2014-06-05
Hailstorm
2014-06-05
Hailstorm
2014-06-04
Flooding
Monsoon Rain
2013-09-12Hailstorm
2013-08-22
Hailstorm
2013-08-12
Hailstorm
2013-08-09
Hailstorm
2013-06-28
Hailstorm
2013-06-28
Tornado
2012-09-27
Hailstorm
2012-06-15
Hailstorm
2012-06-15
Tornado
2012-06-06
Hailstorm
2012-06-06
Hailstorm
2012-06-06
Hailstorm
2012-06-06
Hailstorm
2012-06-06
Hailstorm
2012-06-06
Hailstorm
2012-06-06
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2012-06-06
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2012-06-06
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2012-06-06
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2012-06-06
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2012-06-06
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2012-06-06
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2012-06-06
Hailstorm
2012-06-02
Hailstorm
2011-07-14
Hailstorm
2011-07-14
Hailstorm
2011-07-06
Hailstorm
2011-07-02
Hailstorm
2011-06-30
Hailstorm
2011-06-27
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2011-06-27
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2011-06-27
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2011-06-27
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2011-06-27
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2011-06-27
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2011-06-27
Hailstorm
2011-05-19
Hailstorm
2010-07-06
Hailstorm
2010-07-04
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2010-07-04
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2010-07-04
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2010-07-04
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2010-06-12
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2010-06-11
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2010-06-11
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2010-06-11
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2010-06-10
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2010-06-10
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2010-06-10
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2010-06-10
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2010-06-10
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2010-06-10
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2010-06-10
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2010-06-10
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2010-06-08
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2010-06-08
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2009-08-17
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2009-08-17
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2009-08-17
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2009-08-17
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2009-08-17
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2009-08-17
Hailstorm
2009-08-17
Hailstorm
2009-08-17
Hailstorm
2009-08-17
Hailstorm
2009-07-29
Hailstorm
2009-07-21
Tornado
2009-07-20
Hailstorm
2009-07-20
Hailstorm
2009-07-13
Hailstorm
2009-06-23
Hailstorm
2009-06-23
Hailstorm
2009-06-23
Hailstorm
2009-06-23
Hailstorm
2009-06-15
Hailstorm
2009-06-11
Hailstorm
2009-06-11
Hailstorm
2009-06-11
Hailstorm
2009-06-11
Tornado
2009-05-24
Tornado
2008-08-24
Tornado
2008-08-24
Hailstorm
2008-08-24
Tornado
2008-08-23
Hailstorm
2008-08-14
Hailstorm
2008-08-05
Hailstorm
2008-08-05
Hailstorm
2008-08-05
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2007-10-13
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2007-08-23
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2007-08-23
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2007-08-23
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2007-08-22
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2007-08-22
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2007-08-22
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2007-08-22
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2007-08-22
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2007-08-15
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2007-08-15
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2007-08-15
Hailstorm
2007-07-19
Hailstorm
2007-05-29
Hailstorm
2007-05-29
Hailstorm
2007-05-17
Hailstorm
2006-08-26
Hailstorm
2006-08-21
Tornado
2006-07-04
Hailstorm
2006-06-24
Hailstorm
2006-06-24
Hailstorm
2006-06-24
Tornado
2006-06-22
Hailstorm
2006-06-11
Hailstorm
2006-05-31
Hailstorm
2005-06-24
Hailstorm
2005-06-24
Hailstorm
2005-06-20
Hailstorm
2005-06-20
Hailstorm
2005-06-20
Hailstorm
2005-06-10
Hailstorm
2005-06-10
Hailstorm
2005-04-19
Hailstorm
2004-09-28
Hailstorm
2004-08-30
Hailstorm
2004-08-10
Hailstorm
2004-08-10
Hailstorm
2004-07-14
Hailstorm
2004-06-19
Hailstorm
2004-06-19
Hailstorm
2004-06-18
Tornado
2004-06-15
Tornado
2004-06-15
Hailstorm
2004-06-09
Hailstorm
2004-06-08
Hailstorm
2003-08-18
Hailstorm
2003-08-18
Hailstorm
2003-07-29
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2003-07-29
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2003-07-26
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2003-07-26
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2003-06-29
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2003-06-20
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2003-06-17
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2003-06-17
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2003-06-10
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2003-06-02
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2003-06-02
Hailstorm
2003-05-24
Hailstorm
2003-05-24
Hailstorm
2003-05-24
Hailstorm
2003-04-29
Hailstorm
2002-09-12
Tornado
2002-08-29
Hailstorm
2002-08-27
Hailstorm
2002-08-27
Hailstorm
2002-07-10
Hailstorm
2002-07-10
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2002-07-10
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2002-07-03
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2002-07-03
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2002-06-19
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2002-06-03
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2002-06-03
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2001-07-25
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2001-07-25
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2001-07-13
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2001-06-03
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2000-08-18
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2000-08-13
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2000-05-17
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1999-08-28
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1999-08-28
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1999-06-11
Hailstorm
1999-06-11
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1999-06-11
Hailstorm
1999-06-11
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1999-04-29Hailstorm
1998-10-16
Hailstorm
1998-08-09
Hailstorm
1998-08-09
Hailstorm
1998-08-09
Hailstorm
1998-06-08
Hailstorm
1998-05-11
Tornado
1997-07-28
Tornado
1997-06-12
Hailstorm
1996-08-29
Hailstorm
1996-07-23
Hailstorm
1996-07-23
Hailstorm
1996-07-12
Hailstorm
1995-07-14
Hailstorm
1995-06-22
Hailstorm
1995-06-22
Hailstorm
1995-06-22
Hailstorm
1995-06-03
Hailstorm
1995-05-20
Tornado
1995-05-12
Hailstorm
1994-08-04
Tornado
1994-07-15
Hailstorm
1994-06-20
Hailstorm
1993-08-12
Hailstorm
1993-05-31
Hailstorm
1992-08-05
Hailstorm
1992-07-18
Hailstorm
1992-07-18
Tornado
1992-06-29
Hailstorm
1992-06-29
Hailstorm
1992-06-26
Hailstorm
1992-06-19
Hailstorm
1992-06-19
Hailstorm
1992-06-11
Hailstorm
1992-06-11
Hailstorm
1991-06-21
Hailstorm
1991-06-21
Hailstorm
1991-06-21
Hailstorm
1991-06-21
Hailstorm
1991-06-21
Hailstorm
1991-06-21
Tornado
1991-06-10
Hailstorm
1991-06-10
Hailstorm
1991-05-31
Hailstorm
1991-05-23
Hailstorm
1991-05-23
Tornado
1991-05-22
Tornado
1991-05-16
Tornado
1991-05-16
Tornado
1990-08-01
Hailstorm
1990-07-27
Hailstorm
1990-07-20
Tornado
1990-07-11
Hailstorm
1990-06-09
Hailstorm
1989-06-26
Hailstorm
1989-06-26
Hailstorm
1988-06-13
Hailstorm
1987-08-09
Hailstorm
1987-08-09
Tornado
1987-07-07
Tornado
1987-07-07
Tornado
1987-07-07
Hailstorm
1987-07-02
Hailstorm
1987-07-02
Tornado
1987-06-20
Hailstorm
1987-06-20
Tornado
1987-06-18
Hailstorm
1987-06-18
Hailstorm
1987-06-18
Tornado
1987-06-09
Hailstorm
1987-05-29
Hailstorm
1986-08-02
Hailstorm
1986-07-31
Hailstorm
1985-09-01
Hailstorm
1985-09-01
Tornado
1985-07-19
Hailstorm
1985-07-14
Tornado
1985-06-09
Tornado
1985-06-02
Hailstorm
1984-08-12
Hailstorm
1984-08-12
Tornado
1984-06-16
Tornado
1984-06-03
Tornado
1984-06-03
Hailstorm
1983-07-23
Hailstorm
1983-07-23
Hailstorm
1983-07-23
Hailstorm
1983-07-21
Hailstorm
1983-07-21
Hailstorm
1983-07-10
Hailstorm
1983-06-22
Tornado
1983-06-13
Hailstorm
1983-06-04
Tornado
1983-04-30
Tornado
1982-08-10
Tornado
1982-07-13
Hailstorm
1982-06-03
Tornado
1982-05-23
Tornado
1981-07-27
Hailstorm
1981-07-27
Hailstorm
1981-06-11
Tornado
1981-06-03
Hailstorm
1980-07-17
Hailstorm
1980-07-16
Tornado
1979-07-17
Tornado
1979-07-17
Tornado
1979-03-29
Tornado
1978-08-01
Tornado
1978-07-29
Tornado
1978-07-13
Tornado
1978-05-17
Hailstorm
1977-06-19
Tornado
1977-06-13
Hailstorm
1976-09-15
Tornado
1976-09-14
Hailstorm
1975-08-16
Hailstorm
1974-07-12
Tornado
1973-07-21
Hailstorm
1972-06-18
Hailstorm
1971-05-27
Hailstorm
1970-08-04
Hailstorm
1969-06-10
Tornado
1967-06-14
Tornado
1965-08-22
Tornado
1965-07-27
Tornado
1965-06-16
Tornado
1965-05-25
Tornado
1961-06-05
Hailstorm
1961-05-31
Tornado
1961-05-20
Tornado
1954-06-06
Tornado
1953-08-17