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Population recovery in U.S. communities affected by tornadoes, 2000–2010

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  • Bimal Kanti Paul

    (Kansas State University)

  • Michel Stimers

    (Park University)

  • Sharif Mahmood

    (University of Central Arkansas)

  • Shakil Kashem

    (Kansas State University)

  • Max Lu

    (Kansas State University)

Abstract

We investigated the demographic changes in American communities impacted by tornadoes from 2000 to 2010, exploring the factors influencing population recovery in tornado-affected communities, considering short-term (within one year) and long-term (2–10 years) outcomes. Using logistic regression models, we analyzed seven predictor variables to identify significant contributors to population recovery, including tornado strength, community size, population trend, and state status (Sunbelt or Snowbelt). The data encompassed 516 tornado-affected communities across the conterminous United States. Our findings revealed that about 55% of the communities experienced no significant population change immediately after the tornado event. However, 44% of the communities witnessed a population decline, and only 11% fully recovered within 2–10 years. Results indicated that community size and trends were pivotal in population recovery. Communities with negative population trends, especially those with fewer than 5,000 residents, faced significant challenges regaining their pre-tornado population size within 1 year. The data did not show a significant difference in population recovery between communities in the Sunbelt and Snowbelt regions. The study highlights the importance of community-level factors in shaping population recovery dynamics following tornado events. Understanding these factors can aid community leaders and disaster managers in formulating effective strategies to retain populations and encourage rapid recovery. Although certain limitations exist due to data availability, future researchers could explore additional factors, such as post-tornado policies and socioeconomic variables, to gain comprehensive insights into post-disaster population dynamics. Our research contributes value to social science disaster research, helping communities build resilience in the face of tornado hazards.

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  • Bimal Kanti Paul & Michel Stimers & Sharif Mahmood & Shakil Kashem & Max Lu, 2024. "Population recovery in U.S. communities affected by tornadoes, 2000–2010," Natural Hazards: Journal of the International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, Springer;International Society for the Prevention and Mitigation of Natural Hazards, vol. 120(11), pages 10067-10086, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:nathaz:v:120:y:2024:i:11:d:10.1007_s11069-024-06598-x
    DOI: 10.1007/s11069-024-06598-x
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