Story County home to Ames and Iowa State University faces moderate tornado risk and the 2020 derecho caused significant damage across the county. The Skunk River creates flooding risk. Iowa State University with 30000 students creates major institutional emergency planning requirements and the campus suffered significant damage from the 2020 derecho wind event. The county serves as a research and agricultural technology hub for central Iowa.
// Preparedness Recommendations
- Evacuation routes inland should be identified in advance.
- Store at least 72 hours of food and water.
- Elevate critical belongings above flood level.
- Have backup power ready in case of grid failure.
// Recommended Supplies
Essential gear for power outages, severe weather, and emergency situations in your area.
- Emergency Food Supplies
- Water Filtration & Storage
- Backup Generator
- Solar Backup Power
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// Risk Intelligence
| Threat Score | 5 / 10 Moderate Risk |
| Primary Hazard | Tornado / Flash Flooding |
| Secondary Hazard | Derecho |
| FEMA Flood Zone | Moderate |
| Federally Declared Disasters | 6 |
| Last Major Event | 2020 Derecho |
| Event Frequency | Annual |
// Emergency Operations
| Emergency Mgmt Phone | (515) 382-6566 |
| Emergency Shelters | 6 designated facilities |
| Evacuation Routes | I-35 US-30 IA-69 IA-210 |
// County Profile
| County | Story County IA |
| State | Iowa (IA) |
| Population | 100 |
| Area | 573 sq miles |
| FEMA Region | Moderate |
// Major Cities
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// Nearby Infrastructure Risks
Critical infrastructure facilities within or near this area that could affect civilian safety during emergencies, conflict, or infrastructure failures.
Infrastructure risk data is for emergency preparedness awareness. Facility locations are publicly known. Always follow official emergency guidance.