Wildfire Risk: Very Low


Tornado Risk: Low


Hurricane Risk: Very Low


Hail Risk: Low


Flood Risk: Low


Tsunami Risk: Very Low


Earthquake Risk: Very Low


Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

5

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

0

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

0

Hazard Shelters

3

Fire Stations

0

Hospitals

1

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Seneca County, Ohio, has a very low overall natural disaster and climate risk rating, with the most significant risks coming from hail and straight-line winds. The county has experienced a moderate frequency of extreme weather events such as hailstorms and strong winds, which have caused relatively low expected annual losses. The risk of tornadoes is relatively low, but the county has experienced some events in the past.

Specific climate factors in Seneca County include its location in the Midwest, which is prone to severe weather events such as thunderstorms and tornadoes. The county is not located near major fault lines or active volcanic areas, reducing the risk of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. However, the presence of water bodies such as rivers and lakes can increase the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall events.

Overall, Seneca County's natural disaster and climate risk assessment is relatively low, with a focus ... Read More

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature
10 °F Cold

Average Precipitation
993 mm Moderate

Average Humidity
76% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness
6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

Hailstorm

2011-08-09

Flooding

Heavy Rain And Snow

2011-03-07

Hailstorm

2010-06-27

Flooding

Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B

2010-03-10

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

2008-03-17

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

2008-02-06

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-08-16

Hailstorm

2007-06-08

Hailstorm

2006-07-10

Hailstorm

2006-07-02

Hailstorm

2006-06-03

Hailstorm

2004-08-18

Hailstorm

2003-08-04

Hailstorm

2001-06-19

Hailstorm

2001-05-15

Hailstorm

1998-06-28

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1996-05-13

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1995-08-07

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

1994-04-09

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1991-12-02

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1987-07-02

Hailstorm

1977-07-04

Tornado

1965-11-16