Federal records document 140 natural disaster events in the Champaign, IL area (ZIP 61822). These include 89 hailstorms, 18 tornadoes, and 14 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $103.3M. These events have resulted in 11 recorded deaths and 88 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Champaign is hailstorms, with 89 recorded events making up 64% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (2%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $5.8M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 18 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 13% of all disaster events. Of these, 4 (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 $95.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 14 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 10% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $537K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 14, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded blizzards in this area, representing 8% 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 5 floods on record. Of these, 5 (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 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
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.
The most significant disaster event on record for Champaign was EF3 Tornado on Nov 17, 2013, which caused $60M in property damage. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 9, 1953), causing $25M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Apr 19, 1996 also caused significant damage ($9M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61822 has experienced 140 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (89 events), tornadoes (18 events), severe wind events (14 events), blizzards (11 events), floods (5 events), and extreme cold events (3 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 64% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Champaign, IL, with 89 events documented. These events have caused a combined $5.8M in property damage.
Yes, Champaign (ZIP 61822) has 5 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.3M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Feb 21, 2018.
Champaign has 18 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 $95.6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 14, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61822 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Nov 17, 2013. This event caused $60M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $103.3M in property damage in the Champaign, IL area (ZIP 61822). 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 →