Hazard Score
273 Catastrophes Recorded
Pottawattamie County, Iowa
7 Cities with a Population of 95,285, and 36,775 Households
Pottawattamie, Iowa is at a relatively moderate risk for natural disasters and climate-related events. The area is prone to severe thunderstorms with frequent lightning strikes, hailstorms, and strong winds. These events pose a moderate risk to the population and infrastructure in the county. Additionally, there is a risk of flooding, with a moderate likelihood of river flooding and flash floods. The county has experienced several flooding events in the past, impacting homes, businesses, and agricultural land.
The region is also at risk of winter weather events, including snowstorms and ice storms, which can lead to hazardous road conditions and power outages. Pottawattamie County is located near the Missouri River and has several water bodies, increasing the risk of flooding during heavy rainfall events. The presence of fault lines in the area also poses a potential risk of earthquakes, although the frequency of such events is relatively low. Overall, the geological features in the region contribute to the county's vulnerability to various natural disasters.
Pottawattamie County is characterized by its flat terrain and agricultural landscape, which can exacerbate flood risk during heavy rainfall. The area is also located near several mountain peaks, such as the Loess Hills, which can influence weather patterns and contribute to localized weather phenomena. The county's proximity to the coastlines of the Missouri River and other water bodies increases the risk of flooding and water-related hazards. These geological features, combined with specific climate factors in the region, contribute to the overall hazard risk assessment for Pottawattamie, Iowa.
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
66
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
85
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
24
Hazard Shelters
19
Fire Stations
2
Hospitals
3
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Pottawattamie County, located in Iowa, has a population of 95,285 with a population density of 99.3 people per square mile. The county has a diverse demographic makeup with 90.8% White, 1.3% Black, 0.5% Native American, 0.6% Asian, and 6.4% Hispanic residents. The median age in the county is 38.5, with a slightly higher percentage of females (49.8%) compared to males (48.0%). In terms of household composition, there are 36,775 households in Pottawattamie County with an average size of 2.48 people per household, and 66.4% of households are family households. The county has a homeownership rate of 64.0%.
Compared to other counties in Iowa, Pottawattamie County has a higher population density and a higher percentage of Hispanic residents. The county also has a slightly higher median age compared to the state average of 38.1 years. In terms of household composition, Pottawattamie County has a similar average household size as the state average of 2.41, but a lower homeownership rate compared to the state average of 70.7%. Additionally, the county has a larger average farm size and total crop acres compared to other counties in Iowa, indicating a significant agricultural presence in the region.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Hailstorm
2020-06-05
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2020-06-05
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2020-06-05
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2019-09-24
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2019-09-24
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2019-09-24
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2019-09-14
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2019-09-14
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2019-07-02
Hailstorm
2019-05-28
019045
2019-04-07
019021
2019-04-01
019007
2019-03-21
Flooding
Snowmelt, Heavy Rain, Ice Jams
2019-03-13Hailstorm
2018-08-31
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2018-04-13
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2018-04-13
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2018-04-13
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2018-04-13
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2017-06-29
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2017-06-29
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2017-06-29
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2017-06-29
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2017-06-29
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2017-03-06
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2017-03-06
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2017-03-06
Tornado
2016-08-04
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2016-07-18
Tornado
2016-06-29
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2016-06-29
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2016-06-29
Desoto 1
2016-04-11
Tornado
2015-11-11
Hailstorm
2014-06-30
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2014-06-30
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2014-06-30
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2014-06-30
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2014-06-10Tornado
2014-06-03
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2014-06-03
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2014-06-03
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2014-04-27
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2014-04-12
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2014-04-12
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2014-04-12
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2013-10-04
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2013-09-01
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2013-07-22
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2013-07-22
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2013-07-21
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2013-05-25Hailstorm
2012-08-15
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2012-08-07
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2012-07-26
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2012-06-10
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2012-06-10
Tornado
2012-04-14
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2011-08-18
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2011-08-18
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2011-08-18
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2011-06-01
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2011-06-01
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2011-05-21
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Hailstorm
2010-09-19
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2010-09-18
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2010-08-03
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2010-05-12
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2010-04-05
Flooding
Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Hailstorm
2009-05-06
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2009-05-06
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2009-05-06
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2009-04-26
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2009-02-26
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-12-10Hailstorm
2008-07-11
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2008-07-07
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2008-06-27
Tornado
2008-06-20
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2008-06-19
Tornado
2008-06-11
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Hailstorm
2008-06-03
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2007-10-14
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2007-10-14
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Hailstorm
2007-06-22
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2007-06-22
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-05-06Tornado
2007-05-05
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2007-05-05
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2007-05-05
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2007-04-03
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2007-03-31
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2007-03-21
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2006-06-19
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2006-06-19
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2006-06-19
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2006-04-15
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2006-04-15
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2006-04-11
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2005-09-18
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2005-08-21
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2005-08-20
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2005-07-25
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2005-06-29
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2005-06-29
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2005-06-27
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2005-06-08
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2005-06-08
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2005-06-04
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2005-05-10
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2005-05-08
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2005-05-08
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2005-03-30
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2004-08-26
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2004-08-26
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2004-05-29
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2004-05-24
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2004-05-22
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2004-05-17
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2004-05-08
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2004-04-20
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2003-08-10
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2003-07-09
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2003-07-06
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2003-07-05
Tornado
2003-06-24
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2003-06-24
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2003-06-24
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2003-06-18
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2003-05-29
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2003-05-14
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2003-05-14
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2003-05-04
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2002-09-25
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2002-07-25
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2002-07-25
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2002-05-05
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2001-10-22
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2001-09-20
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2001-09-20
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2001-08-17
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2001-06-18
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2001-06-18
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2001-06-01
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2001-06-01
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2001-05-13
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2001-05-13
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2001-05-13
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2001-04-11
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2001-04-11
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2001-04-11
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2001-04-10
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2001-04-10
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2001-04-10
Tornado
2000-07-26
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2000-07-26
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2000-07-26
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2000-07-26
Tornado
2000-06-13
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2000-05-12
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1999-09-07
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1999-09-07
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1999-09-07
Tornado
1999-05-16
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1999-05-16
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1999-05-16
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1999-05-16
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1999-05-16
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1999-05-16
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1999-05-16
Tornado
1999-04-08
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1998-07-21
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1998-05-29
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1998-05-24
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1998-05-24
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1998-05-24
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1997-05-07
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1996-09-10
Tornado
1996-07-24
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1996-06-23
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1995-07-24
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1995-05-13
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1995-04-07
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1995-04-07
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1995-04-07
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1995-04-07
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1994-09-21
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1994-04-14
Tornado
1993-08-22
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1992-07-18
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1992-07-15
Tornado
1992-06-16
Tornado
1991-04-29
Tornado
1991-04-29
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1991-04-29
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1991-03-22
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-08-18Hailstorm
1990-06-18
Tornado
1990-06-16
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1990-06-13
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1990-06-13
Tornado
1990-03-13
Tornado
1988-07-15
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1988-07-15
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1987-08-07
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1987-06-24
Tornado
1987-05-31
Tornado
1987-05-26
Tornado
1987-05-26
Tornado
1987-05-26
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1986-07-30
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1986-07-13
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1986-05-12
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1986-05-10
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1986-05-09
Tornado
1985-06-23
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1985-06-23
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1985-06-23
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1985-06-16
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1985-05-23
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1985-04-20
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1985-04-20
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1985-04-20
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1985-04-20
Tornado
1984-06-26
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1984-06-26
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1984-04-26
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1983-05-24
Tornado
1982-05-15
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1981-04-03
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1980-07-04
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1980-06-18
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1979-09-06
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1979-09-06
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1976-06-27
Tornado
1976-06-26
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1975-08-24
Tornado
1975-05-06
Tornado
1975-05-06
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1975-05-06
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1975-05-06
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1974-08-13
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1974-08-08
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1974-05-17
Tornado
1972-09-12
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1972-06-27
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1972-06-07
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1972-06-07
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1970-07-14
Tornado
1970-05-12
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1970-05-11
Tornado
1969-06-04
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1969-05-02
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1969-04-02
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1968-06-13
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1968-05-15
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1967-07-09
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1967-06-27
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1965-07-18
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1964-08-29
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1964-07-03
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1964-06-08
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1963-04-21
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1962-07-21
Tornado
1959-05-04