Hazard Score
22 Catastrophes Recorded
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: Moderate
HAZARDS
8
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
Dane County, Wisconsin, faces a relatively moderate overall risk, with a risk score of 90.74 out of 100. The county has a high risk rating for hail events, with a risk score of 98.89, indicating a higher probability and impact of hail storms. Additionally, the county faces a relatively high risk from tornado events, with a risk score of 96.30. These risks are influenced by the county's exposure to severe weather events, such as thunderstorms and strong winds, which have historically impacted the area.
Specific climate factors in Dane County, Wisconsin, include a high frequency of lightning events, with a risk score of 96.30, and a moderate risk from snow and ice events, with a risk score of 73.05. The county's geographical features, such as its proximity to water bodies like Lake Mendota and Lake Monona, can contribute to the risk of severe weather events. In addition, the county's ...
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CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Hailstorm
2019-09-27
Flooding
Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams
2019-03-13Tornado
2014-06-29
Hailstorm
2011-09-03
Flooding
Dam Failure, Heavy Rain
2010-07-25Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Hailstorm
2007-06-21
Hailstorm
2007-03-21
Hailstorm
2006-04-13
Hailstorm
2006-03-11
Tornado
2005-08-18
Hailstorm
2005-06-10
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-06-10Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-05-22Hailstorm
2000-09-11
Flooding
Brief Torrential Rain
1998-08-04Hailstorm
1998-07-20
Tornado
1994-07-04
Hailstorm
1993-06-24
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-08-18Hailstorm
1982-03-30