ZIP code 61820, covering Champaign, IL, has 68 natural disaster events in the historical record. These include 34 hailstorms, 11 blizzards, and 9 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $41.3M. These events have resulted in 10 recorded deaths and 81 injuries.
With 34 recorded incidents (50% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2023.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 16% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (36%) 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 $50K in documented property damage. 7 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 10, 2025.
Champaign has experienced 9 tornadoes on record. Of these, 2 (22%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $34.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 26, 2019.
Champaign has experienced 9 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $530K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
Champaign has experienced 3 extreme cold events on record. 3 fatalities have been attributed to extreme cold events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Jan 20, 2024.
Champaign 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 $135K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
The most significant disaster event on record for Champaign was EF3 Tornado on Apr 9, 1953, which caused $25M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 19, 1996), causing $9M in damages. 1.8" Hail on Jul 11, 2020 also caused significant damage ($5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61820 has experienced 68 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (34 events), blizzards (11 events), tornadoes (9 events), severe wind events (9 events), extreme cold events (3 events), and floods (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 50% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Champaign, IL, with 34 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.8M in property damage.
Yes, Champaign (ZIP 61820) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $135K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Sep 13, 2008.
Champaign has 9 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 $34.8M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 26, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61820 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 1953. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $41.3M in property damage in the Champaign, IL area (ZIP 61820). 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 →