ZIP code 49814, covering Champion, MI, has 90 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 39 blizzards, 27 hailstorms, and 10 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $22.4M. These events have resulted in 9 recorded deaths and 41 injuries.
With 39 recorded incidents (43% of all events), blizzards are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Of these, 17 (44%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $2.7M in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Apr 2, 2024.
There have been 27 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 30% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $105K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jun 8, 2025.
Champion has experienced 10 floods on record. Of these, 5 (50%) 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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $17.8M in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Apr 25, 2025.
Champion has experienced 8 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 10, 2017.
Champion has experienced 4 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $72.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 24, 2016.
Champion has experienced 2 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Dec 11, 2024.
The most significant disaster event on record for Champion was Flood on May 15, 2003, which caused $14M in property damage. Another major event was Flash Flood (May 12, 2022), causing $3M in damages. Winter Storm on May 1, 2023 also caused significant damage ($1M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 49814 has experienced 90 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include blizzards (39 events), hailstorms (27 events), floods (10 events), severe wind events (8 events), tornadoes (4 events), and wildfires (2 events). The primary hazard is blizzards, which account for 43% of all recorded events.
Blizzards are the most frequently recorded hazard in Champion, MI, with 39 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.7M in property damage.
Yes, Champion (ZIP 49814) has 10 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $17.8M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Apr 25, 2025.
Champion has 4 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $72.5K. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 24, 2016.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 49814 was Flood, which occurred on May 15, 2003. This event caused $14M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $22.4M in property damage in the Champion, MI area (ZIP 49814). 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 →