Government records show 250 natural disaster events affecting the Champion, NE area (ZIP 69023) — a notably active disaster history. These include 216 hailstorms, 16 severe wind events, and 10 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $14.3M. A total of 4 injuries have been reported across all events.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 86% of all recorded events (216 total). Of these, 8 (4%) 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 $12.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 19, 2024.
There have been 16 recorded severe wind events in this area, representing 6% of all disaster events. Wind-related events have caused a combined $453K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 14, 2025.
Champion has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $578K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Aug 19, 2021.
Champion has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) 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 $715K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jun 24, 2025.
Champion has experienced 2 blizzards 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 winter storm events here is 4/5 (severe). Winter storm events have caused a combined $56K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 25, 1997.
The most significant disaster event on record for Champion was 4.5" Hail on Aug 17, 1999, which caused $5M in property damage. Another major event was 1.8" Hail (Aug 21, 1997), causing $2.5M in damages. 2.8" Hail on Jul 19, 2024 also caused significant damage ($2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 69023 has experienced 250 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (216 events), severe wind events (16 events), tornadoes (10 events), floods (6 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 86% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Champion, NE, with 216 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12.5M in property damage.
Yes, Champion (ZIP 69023) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $715K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jun 24, 2025.
Champion has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 3/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $578K. The most recent tornado was recorded on Aug 19, 2021.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 69023 was 4.5" Hail, which occurred on Aug 17, 1999. This event caused $5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $14.3M in property damage in the Champion, NE area (ZIP 69023). 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 →