Leon County, Florida Hazard Report | Natural Catastrophe And Climate Risk

HazardDB

Hazard Score

322 Catastrophes Recorded

Historical_Hail

123

Historical_Tornadoes

Historical_Hurricanes

Historical_Floods

Historical_Wind

157

Historical_Wildfires

157

Leon County, Florida

1 Cities with a Population of 296,826, and 110,945 Households

Leon, Florida faces a relatively moderate overall risk score of 94.56, with a specific risk score of 53.73 for various natural disasters. The county has experienced events such as flooding with a frequency of 1.58 events per year, leading to a risk rating of relatively moderate. The area is also prone to lightning strikes, with an average of 2243 strikes per year, contributing to a risk score of 80.12.

Specific geological features in Leon, Florida that contribute to its hazard risk include fault lines and water bodies. The county is located near the Gulf of Mexico, increasing the risk of hurricanes with a frequency of 0.25 events per year and a risk score of 96.23. Additionally, the county has fault lines that result in a relatively moderate risk of earthquakes with a risk score of 69.30.

The county's proximity to the Gulf of Mexico, fault lines, and frequency of lightning strikes pose significant risks to the area. With a population of 292,157, it is crucial for local authorities to have robust disaster preparedness plans in place to mitigate the impact of natural disasters. By understanding the specific climate factors and geological features that contribute to hazard risk in Leon, Florida, residents and authorities can work together to enhance resilience and reduce the potential for loss in the face of natural disasters.

Wildfire Risk: Very Low

Tornado Risk: Low

Hurricane Risk: Low

Hail Risk: Low

Flood Risk: Moderate

Tsunami Risk: Very Low

Earthquake Risk: Very Low

Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

80

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

36

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

68

Hazard Shelters

19

Fire Stations

5

Hospitals

5

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Leon County, located in Florida, has a population of 296,826, with a population density of 423 people per square mile. The county's population has increased since 2010, with a growth rate of approximately 7.7%. The racial composition of Leon County is predominantly White, accounting for 58.4% of the population, followed by Black or African American at 28.1%. The Hispanic population makes up 5.2% of the total population, while Asians and individuals of multiple races represent smaller percentages at 2.7% and 2.1%, respectively. The county has a relatively young population, with a median age of 29.7 years, lower than the state average.

In terms of households, Leon County has a total of 110,945 households, with an average size of 2.35 people per household. The county has a mix of owner-occupied and renter-occupied units, with 54.4% of households being owner-occupied and 45.6% being renter-occupied. In terms of family households, there are 60,908 families in the county, with an average family size of 2.94. The county also has a significant agricultural presence, with 325 farms in 2017 covering a total of 7,582 acres, with an average farm size of 282 acres. Leon County's agricultural sector has seen growth in both the number of farms and the average acreage since 2012. Compared to other counties in Florida, Leon County stands out for its relatively high population density and diverse racial composition, with a higher percentage of White and Black residents compared to the state averages. Additionally, the county's agricultural sector is a significant contributor to its economy, with a larger average farm size and higher average sales compared to other counties in the state.

Regions

Tallahassee

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

20 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

1485 mm Very High

Average Humidity

87% Very High

Plant Hardiness

8/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Clear Lake

2023-06-08

Springhill

2023-05-30

Anf Bu 245 Rx 0320

2023-03-20

Anf Bu 246 Rx 0315

2023-03-15

Anf Bu 255/256/262 Rx 0314

2023-03-14

Anf Bu 254 Partial Rx 0311

2023-03-11

Anf Bu 224 Rx 0311

2023-03-11

Triple 3

2023-03-09

Anf Bu 224 Rx 0304

2023-03-04

260 Powerline

2023-03-01

Anf Bu 236 Rx 0220

2023-02-20

Cypress

2023-02-06

Anf Bu 202 Rx 0206

2023-02-06

Anf Bu 202 Rx 0128

2023-01-28

Anf Bu 247 Rx 0124

2023-01-24

Anf Bu 254 Rx 0120

2023-01-20

Anf Bu 258 Rx 0114

2023-01-14

Lost Lake

2023-01-07

Fy23 Fnf Rx Burning

2022-10-01

Fy23 Region 8 Rx Support - Fl

2022-10-01

Fy23 Fnf Rx Support - Casual Hires

2022-10-01

Palmetto

2022-09-30

Capital Circle

2022-07-05

Capital

2022-05-01

Anf Bu 213 0422

2022-04-22

Fy 2022 Fls Aviation Support

2022-03-17

Sam Allen Road

2022-02-26

Anf Bu 248 0215

2022-02-15

Campground Pond

2022-02-14

Anf Bu 203 / 204 Rx 0214

2022-02-14

Anf Bu 24801/249 Rx 0202

2022-02-02

Anf Bu 219 Rx 0129

2022-01-29

Fy22 Fnf Rxburn Support - Aviation

2022-01-19

Anf Bu 209 0113

2022-01-13

Bu 201 0111

2022-01-11

Anf Bu 237 Rx 1215

2021-12-15

Market

2021-11-24

Fy22 Fnf Rxburn Support - Casual Hires

2021-11-16

Creek

2021-11-15

Whispering

2021-11-15

Mill Creek

2021-11-11

Fy22 Fnf Rx Burning

2021-10-01

Trash Pile

2021-09-28

Hurricane Mindy

2021-09-10

Whispering Pines

2021-06-02

3 Tents

2021-05-30

Glover

2021-04-22

Bu 207 208

2021-04-22

Bu 234

2021-03-27

Blue

2021-03-21

Bu 226

2021-03-05

Highway 61

2021-02-23

Seminole Tribe Of Fl Rx Grasslands 2021

2021-02-03

Green Pond

2020-11-17

Bu-260

2020-08-05

Bu 259

2020-08-05

Fisher Creek

2020-07-21

Bu 245

2020-07-21

Bu 227

2020-07-17

Bu253

2020-07-10

307

2020-06-29

Bu 214

2020-06-15

Bu 216

2020-06-01

Brown House 2

2020-05-14

Clay Pit

2020-05-13

Allen

2020-04-23

Tornado

2020-04-23

Munson Slough

2020-04-16

New Hope Church

2020-04-04

Dog Lake

2020-04-03

Munson

2020-03-30

301 India

2020-03-29

Musgrove Ln

2020-03-07

Belair

2020-03-02

Bu 223/252

2020-02-22

Radio Tower

2020-01-31

S. Och (37)

2020-01-28

Bu 68

2020-01-21

Bu 231

2019-11-26

Bu 210

2019-11-25

Bu 210

2019-11-22

Yellow Jacket Nest(37) (Nov)-0661

2019-11-04

Bu 202

2019-10-24

Fox Tail (37)-0640

2019-10-17

Pompey Ln North Nov (37)

2019-10-10

Cobblestone Ln Nov (37)-0581

2019-09-25

Big Richard Rd Nov (37)

2019-09-24

344 D

2019-09-11

Fnf Dorian Response - Fl

2019-08-30

Bu 255

2019-07-27

Bu 220

2019-06-25

Fish Pond (37)-0428

2019-06-06

Talquin (37)-0427

2019-06-05

Silver Lake Fire -(37-8)

2019-05-30

Sand Fly

2019-05-29

360g

2019-05-28

Bu 246

2019-05-16

Bu 215

2019-05-09

Sunflower Rd (37)

2019-03-24

Freeman Creek

2019-03-23

Gallberry

2019-03-22

Rivers

2019-03-20

Bu 241

2019-03-14

Bu 234

2019-03-13

Chevy

2019-03-08

Bu 235

2019-03-07

Tornado

2019-03-03

Bu 225

2019-02-08

Fy 2019 Air Support

2019-01-01

Publix

2018-10-24

Flooding

Tropical Storm Michael

2018-10-10

Quail

2018-05-09

Demayo

2018-05-05

Clear Lake

2018-03-09

Wallace

2018-01-05

2018 D4 Tallahassee Support

2018-01-01

Moore Lake West

2017-12-11

Buckhorn Car Fire

2017-11-18

367

2017-06-03

D-4 Tallahassee Support

2017-05-01

Cletis

2017-04-29

Trout Pond

2017-04-27

Hailstorm

2017-04-03

Brigade

2017-03-16

Collins Landing Rd

2017-03-06

Dog 2

2017-02-20

Patriot

2017-02-04

Munson

2017-01-30

Range

2017-01-12

Publix

2016-12-04

Dog Leg

2016-11-20

Dog Foot

2016-11-20

More Fire

2016-11-20

Robinson

2016-11-05

Brown One

2016-10-08

Flooding

2012-06-22

Flooding

Hailstorm

2009-04-13

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2009-03-30

Flooding

Hailstorm

2003-05-01

Flooding

Flooding

Tropical Cyclone

1998-09-15

Flooding

Brief Torrential Rain

Tropical Cyclone

Tropical Cyclone

Tornado

1953-12-06

Tornado

1952-01-28

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