Hazard Score
242 Catastrophes Recorded
Callaway County, Missouri
3 Cities with a Population of 45,000, and 16,333 Households
Callaway, Missouri faces relatively low to moderate risk levels for natural disasters such as floods, tornadoes, and severe thunderstorms, with a more elevated risk of hail events. The area experiences frequent lightning strikes, with a moderate risk level. The region is not prone to hurricanes, tsunamis, volcanoes, or wildfires, with very low to not applicable risk levels for these events.
Specific climate factors such as high wind events and thunderstorms contribute to the overall hazard risk in Callaway County. The presence of water bodies like rivers and lakes increases the likelihood of flooding, while the region's topography, including fault lines and mountain peaks, can contribute to the severity of certain natural disasters. Historical data and nearby geological features support the risk assessments, with a focus on mitigating the impact of hail events and enhancing preparedness for lightning strikes and high wind events.
Overall, Callaway, Missouri's natural disaster and climate risk assessment points to a need for ongoing monitoring and preparedness efforts. The relatively low to moderate risk levels for various hazards indicate the importance of community resilience and disaster response planning. By considering specific ratios and percentages alongside historical events and geological features, local authorities can better understand and manage the potential risks posed by natural disasters in the region.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Low
Hurricane Risk: Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: High
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
36
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
107
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
29
Hazard Shelters
20
Fire Stations
2
Hospitals
4
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Callaway County, Missouri, has a population of 45,000 with a population density of 53.1 people per square mile. The demographic breakdown shows that the majority of the population is White (90.6%), followed by Black (4.5%), Hispanic (1.6%), and Multiracial (1.9%). The median age in Callaway County is 37.6 years, with a slightly higher percentage of males (50.6%) compared to females (49.4%). The average household size is 2.48, and the county has a total of 16,333 households, with 70.3% being owner-occupied and 25.8% renter-occupied. In terms of education, 92.2% of residents have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.6% have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Compared to other counties in Missouri, Callaway County has a relatively low population density, with a higher percentage of White residents and a lower percentage of Black and Hispanic residents. The median age in Callaway County is slightly lower than the state average of 38.4 years, and the percentage of households that are owner-occupied is higher than the state average of 70.1%. In terms of education, Callaway County has a higher percentage of residents with a high school diploma or higher compared to the state average of 91.3%, but a lower percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher compared to the state average of 30.6%. Additionally, Callaway County has a higher average farm size and crop acres compared to the state average, indicating a strong agricultural presence in the county.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
White Cloud
2021-03-05
Hurricane Cristobal
2020-06-12
Hailstorm
2020-03-27
Tornado
2019-05-21
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2019-04-30Flooding
Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams
2019-03-13Hailstorm
2018-05-14
Hailstorm
2018-03-26
Tornado
2017-05-19
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-04-28Hailstorm
2017-03-29
Hailstorm
2017-03-06
Hailstorm
2017-03-06
Hailstorm
2016-05-11
Hailstorm
2016-05-11
Hailstorm
2016-05-11
Hailstorm
2016-05-11
Hailstorm
2016-04-26
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2015-12-15Tornado
2015-06-28
Hailstorm
2015-06-28
Hailstorm
2015-06-28
Hailstorm
2015-04-07
Hailstorm
2015-04-07
Hailstorm
2014-10-01
Hailstorm
2014-05-15
Hailstorm
2014-05-10
Hailstorm
2014-05-10
Hailstorm
2014-05-10
Hailstorm
2014-04-28
Hailstorm
2014-04-28
Hailstorm
2014-04-28
Hailstorm
2014-04-27
Hailstorm
2014-04-13
Hailstorm
2014-04-03
Hailstorm
2014-04-02
Hailstorm
2014-04-02
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2013-08-05Hailstorm
2013-05-31
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2013-05-25Flooding
Heavy Rain
2013-04-22Hailstorm
2012-04-28
Hailstorm
2012-04-28
Hailstorm
2012-03-02
Hailstorm
2011-07-12
Hailstorm
2011-06-18
Hailstorm
2011-06-18
Hailstorm
2011-06-13
Hailstorm
2011-06-10
Hailstorm
2011-06-10
Hailstorm
2011-05-31
Hailstorm
2011-05-31
Hailstorm
2011-05-25
Hailstorm
2011-05-22
Hailstorm
2011-05-22
Hailstorm
2011-04-23
Hailstorm
2011-04-22
Hailstorm
2011-04-22
Hailstorm
2011-04-22
Hailstorm
2011-04-22
Hailstorm
2011-04-22
Hailstorm
2011-04-22
Hailstorm
2011-04-19
Hailstorm
2011-04-19
Hailstorm
2011-04-19
Hailstorm
2011-04-19
Hailstorm
2011-04-19
Hailstorm
2011-04-19
Hailstorm
2011-04-19
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Hailstorm
2010-07-18
Hailstorm
2010-04-04
Tornado
2010-03-10
Tornado
2010-03-10
Hailstorm
2010-03-10
Hailstorm
2010-03-10
Flooding
Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Hailstorm
2009-06-17
Hailstorm
2009-06-17
Flooding
Tropical Storm Ike
2008-09-12Tornado
2008-07-27
Hailstorm
2008-07-27
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Hailstorm
2008-05-25
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-05-24Hailstorm
2008-03-27
Hailstorm
2008-03-27
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-03-17Hailstorm
2008-01-07
Hailstorm
2008-01-07
Hailstorm
2008-01-07
Hailstorm
2008-01-07
Tornado
2007-10-17
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-05-06Hailstorm
2007-04-03
Hailstorm
2007-03-01
Hailstorm
2007-03-01
Hailstorm
2007-03-01
Tornado
2006-06-10
Hailstorm
2006-06-10
Hailstorm
2006-06-10
Hailstorm
2006-06-10
Hailstorm
2006-06-10
Hailstorm
2006-06-10
Hailstorm
2006-04-23
Hailstorm
2006-04-19
Hailstorm
2006-04-19
Hailstorm
2006-04-19
Hailstorm
2006-04-19
Hailstorm
2006-04-19
Hailstorm
2006-04-05
Hailstorm
2006-04-02
Hailstorm
2006-04-02
Hailstorm
2006-04-02
Hailstorm
2006-04-02
Tornado
2006-03-13
Tornado
2006-03-12
Hailstorm
2006-03-12
Hailstorm
2006-03-12
Hailstorm
2006-03-12
Hailstorm
2006-03-12
Hailstorm
2006-03-11
Hailstorm
2005-11-05
Hailstorm
2005-11-05
Tornado
2005-09-19
Hailstorm
2005-06-13
Hailstorm
2005-06-08
Hailstorm
2005-05-11
Hailstorm
2005-05-11
Hailstorm
2005-04-21
Hailstorm
2005-04-21
Hailstorm
2005-04-21
Hailstorm
2005-04-21
Hailstorm
2005-04-21
Hailstorm
2005-04-21
Hailstorm
2005-04-20
Hailstorm
2004-05-25
Hailstorm
2004-05-25
Hailstorm
2004-05-23
Hailstorm
2004-05-23
Hailstorm
2004-05-23
Hailstorm
2003-11-04
Hailstorm
2003-08-21
Hailstorm
2003-06-10
Hailstorm
2003-05-08
Hailstorm
2003-05-08
Hailstorm
2003-05-08
Hailstorm
2003-05-06
Hailstorm
2003-04-04
Hailstorm
2003-04-04
Hailstorm
2002-12-18
Hailstorm
2002-12-18
Hailstorm
2002-06-04
Hailstorm
2002-06-04
Hailstorm
2002-05-12
Hailstorm
2002-05-12
Hailstorm
2002-05-12
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2002-05-07Hailstorm
2002-04-27
Hailstorm
2002-04-27
Hailstorm
2002-04-27
Tornado
2001-04-10
Hailstorm
2001-04-10
Hailstorm
2001-04-10
Hailstorm
2001-04-10
Hailstorm
2000-08-17
Hailstorm
2000-06-04
Tornado
2000-04-20
Tornado
2000-02-29
Tornado
2000-02-25
Hailstorm
1999-06-10
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1998-06-13Hailstorm
1998-05-23
Hailstorm
1998-05-23
Hailstorm
1998-05-23
Tornado
1998-04-13
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-05-13Tornado
1995-07-08
Hailstorm
1995-05-16
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1995-05-10Hailstorm
1995-04-16
Hailstorm
1995-04-16
Hailstorm
1995-03-26
Tornado
1994-04-26
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1994-04-09Hailstorm
1993-04-19
Tornado
1992-09-07
Tornado
1992-09-07
Tornado
1992-07-02
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1992-06-30Hailstorm
1992-03-06
Hailstorm
1991-03-17
Tornado
1990-05-15
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1989-06-02Hurricane Gilbert
1988-09-20
Hailstorm
1988-04-05
Hailstorm
1987-05-21
Hailstorm
1987-05-21
Hailstorm
1986-05-08
Hailstorm
1985-09-22
Hailstorm
1984-05-04
Hailstorm
1984-04-03
Hailstorm
1984-04-03
Hailstorm
1984-04-03
Tornado
1984-03-15
Hailstorm
1983-07-25
Hailstorm
1983-07-25
Hailstorm
1983-07-24
Hailstorm
1983-07-24
Hailstorm
1983-05-01
Hailstorm
1983-05-01
Hailstorm
1982-07-04
Hailstorm
1982-07-04
Hailstorm
1982-06-08
Hailstorm
1982-06-08
Hailstorm
1982-04-16
Hailstorm
1982-04-16
Tornado
1982-03-15
Hailstorm
1982-03-15
Hailstorm
1981-04-08
Hailstorm
1980-09-16
Tornado
1980-05-12
Hailstorm
1978-08-10
Hailstorm
1977-06-12
Hailstorm
1975-08-25
Hailstorm
1975-06-14
Hailstorm
1975-05-11
Hailstorm
1974-06-14
Hailstorm
1974-05-29
Tornado
1973-07-20
Tornado
1971-11-01
Tornado
1970-09-07
Hailstorm
1970-04-12
Tornado
1968-07-17
Hurricane Candy
1968-06-26
Tornado
1966-05-23
Tornado
1966-05-23
Tornado
1964-07-20
Tornado
1961-06-07
Tornado
1960-06-30
Hailstorm
1960-05-25