Champion, PA (ZIP 15622) has a moderate disaster history with 29 recorded events. These include 13 hailstorms, 7 tornadoes, and 5 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $659K. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 2 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 45% of all recorded events (13 total). The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 11, 2024.
Champion has experienced 7 tornadoes on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $480K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 16, 2025.
Champion has experienced 5 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $64K in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 8, 2025.
Champion has experienced 2 floods on record. Of these, 2 (100%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $75K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2019.
Champion has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 20, 2025.
Champion has experienced 1 severe wind event on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $40K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 14, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Champion was EF1 Tornado on Jul 29, 2021, which caused $255K in property damage. Another major event was EF1 Tornado (Jun 2, 1998), causing $200K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 15622 has experienced 29 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (13 events), tornadoes (7 events), blizzards (5 events), floods (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and severe wind event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 45% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Champion, PA, with 13 events documented.
Yes, Champion (ZIP 15622) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $75K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2019.
Champion has 7 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $480K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 16, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 15622 was EF1 Tornado, which occurred on Jul 29, 2021. This event caused $255K in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 2/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $659K in property damage in the Champion, PA area (ZIP 15622). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →