Hazard Score
274 Catastrophes Recorded
Champaign County, Illinois
13 Cities with a Population of 214,120, and 80,665 Households
Champaign, Illinois faces a relatively moderate level of natural disaster risk, with a risk score of 85.49. The area is prone to thunderstorms, with a high frequency of lightning events, and hailstorms. These events pose a relatively low to moderate risk, with lightning accounting for 88.71% of all events. The risk of flooding is also a concern, with a risk score of 84.63, attributed to the nearby water bodies and relatively low-lying terrain.
Despite being inland, Champaign is not immune to weather-related disasters due to its flat topography and proximity to water bodies. The area is susceptible to strong winds, which account for 4.05% of all events and have a relatively high risk score of 90.33. In addition, the presence of fault lines in the region contributes to a risk score of 86.51 for damaging earthquakes, although their occurrence is less frequent. However, the high-risk value of $16,904,00 for wind events highlights the potential impact on the area's infrastructure.
Overall, Champaign's natural disaster risk is influenced by its geographical features, including the absence of mountain peaks to shield from severe weather, and the presence of water bodies that can exacerbate flooding. While the area is not located near coastlines or volcanoes, the combination of thunderstorms, hail, flooding, and strong winds poses a notable risk to the population and infrastructure. It is crucial for residents and authorities to remain vigilant and prepared for these potential hazards to minimize their impact on the community.
Wildfire Risk: Very Low
Tornado Risk: Moderate
Hurricane Risk: Low
Hail Risk: Low
Flood Risk: High
Tsunami Risk: Very Low
Earthquake Risk: Very Low
Wind Risk: Low
HAZARDS
65
Power Transmission Lines
0
Coastlines
7
Water Bodies
0
Fault Lines
EMERGENCY SERVICES
94
Hazard Shelters
40
Fire Stations
3
Hospitals
14
Police Stations
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Champaign County is located in Illinois with a population of 214,120. The county has a population density of 214.5 people per square mile, which is higher than the state average of 231.6. The racial demographics of Champaign County show that 69% of the population is White, 12% is Black, 8% is Asian, and 5% are of two or more races. The county also has a Hispanic population of 5%, which is lower than the state average of 17%. In terms of age demographics, Champaign County has a median age of 29, with a slightly higher percentage of individuals aged 20-24 compared to the state average.
In terms of household statistics, Champaign County has a total of 80,665 households with an average size of 2.29. The county has a homeownership rate of 50.7%, which is lower than the state average of 63.5%. In terms of agriculture, Champaign County has 1,214 farms with an average size of 480 acres. The county has a total of 566,389 acres of cropland, with an average sales value of $309,350 per farm in 2017. Overall, Champaign County is a diverse county with a relatively young population and a strong agricultural presence, but it has a lower homeownership rate compared to the state average.
Regions
CLIMATE OVERVIEW
NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE
Hailstorm
2020-07-19
Hailstorm
2020-07-11
Hailstorm
2020-07-11
Hailstorm
2020-07-11
Hailstorm
2020-07-11
Hailstorm
2020-07-11
Hailstorm
2020-05-25
Hurricane Olga
2019-10-27
Hailstorm
2019-09-29
Hailstorm
2019-05-28
Hailstorm
2019-05-28
Hailstorm
2019-05-28
Hailstorm
2019-05-28
Tornado
2019-05-26
Tornado
2019-05-26
Tornado
2019-05-26
Hailstorm
2019-05-26
Hailstorm
2019-05-26
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2019-04-30Hailstorm
2018-08-17
Tornado
2018-06-26
Tornado
2018-06-10
Tornado
2018-06-10
Hailstorm
2018-05-28
Hailstorm
2018-05-09
Hailstorm
2018-05-09
Flooding
Torrential Rain
2018-04-03Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snowmelt
2018-02-19Hailstorm
2017-09-04
Hailstorm
2017-05-18
Hailstorm
2017-04-29
Hailstorm
2017-04-29
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2017-04-28Hailstorm
2017-04-10
Hailstorm
2017-03-20
Tornado
2016-09-09
Hailstorm
2016-05-31
Hailstorm
2016-04-21
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2016-04-21
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2015-09-04
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2015-06-20
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2015-06-07
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2015-04-09
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2015-04-09
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2015-04-09
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2015-04-09
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2015-04-09
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2015-04-09
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2015-04-08
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2015-04-08
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2015-04-08
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2015-04-08
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2014-05-21
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2014-05-21
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2014-05-21
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2014-05-21
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2014-05-21
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2014-05-21
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2014-05-21
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2014-05-21
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2014-05-21
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2014-05-21
Tornado
2013-11-17
Hailstorm
2013-06-25
Hailstorm
2013-06-22
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2013-04-22Hailstorm
2013-04-17
Hailstorm
2013-04-16
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2013-04-10
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2012-09-21
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2012-09-07
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2012-08-09
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2012-07-31
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2012-05-28
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2012-05-28
Hailstorm
2012-05-20
Tornado
2012-05-01
Tornado
2012-05-01
Hailstorm
2012-05-01
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2012-05-01
Hailstorm
2012-03-23
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2012-03-23
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2011-11-14
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2011-11-14
Tornado
2011-05-25
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2011-05-25
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2011-05-25
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2011-05-07
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2011-05-07
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2011-05-07
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2011-05-07
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2011-04-19
Hailstorm
2011-04-19
Flooding
Heavy Rain And Snow
2011-03-07Hailstorm
2010-10-24
Hailstorm
2010-05-26
Flooding
Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B
2010-03-10Hailstorm
2009-06-19
Hailstorm
2009-06-19
Hailstorm
2009-05-15
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-12-10Flooding
Tropical Storm Ike
2008-09-12Flooding
Heavy Rain
2008-06-05Hailstorm
2008-06-03
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2008-06-03
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2008-06-03
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2008-05-30
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2008-05-30
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2008-05-30
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2008-05-30
Hailstorm
2008-05-13
Hailstorm
2008-05-02
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-03-17Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-02-06Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
2008-01-08Flooding
Heavy Rain
2007-08-16Hailstorm
2007-07-17
Hailstorm
2007-04-03
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2007-04-03
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2007-04-03
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2007-04-03
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2007-03-22
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2007-03-14
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2007-03-01
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2006-06-26
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2006-06-26
Tornado
2006-05-31
Tornado
2006-05-31
Tornado
2006-05-31
Tornado
2006-05-31
Hailstorm
2006-04-19
Hailstorm
2006-04-16
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2006-04-16
Hailstorm
2006-04-14
Hailstorm
2006-04-14
Tornado
2006-04-02
Tornado
2006-04-02
Hailstorm
2006-04-02
Hailstorm
2006-03-12
Hailstorm
2005-06-25
Hailstorm
2005-05-13
Hailstorm
2005-03-30
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2005-01-05Tornado
2004-11-01
Hailstorm
2004-07-13
Hailstorm
2004-07-05
Tornado
2004-06-10
Tornado
2004-06-10
Tornado
2004-06-10
Hailstorm
2004-05-30
Hailstorm
2004-05-18
Tornado
2004-04-20
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2004-01-04Hailstorm
2003-08-02
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2003-08-02
Tornado
2003-07-09
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2003-07-05Hailstorm
2003-06-29
Hailstorm
2003-05-30
Tornado
2003-05-14
Tornado
2003-05-14
Tornado
2003-05-14
Hailstorm
2003-05-08
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2003-04-04
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2003-04-04
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2003-04-04
Hailstorm
2002-06-04
Flooding
Heavy Rain
2002-05-07Tornado
2001-10-24
Hailstorm
2001-10-24
Tornado
2001-08-18
Tornado
2001-08-18
Hailstorm
2001-08-18
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2001-08-18
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2001-04-09
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2000-08-02
Tornado
2000-05-18
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2000-05-18
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2000-05-18
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2000-05-18
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2000-05-18
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2000-05-12
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2000-05-12
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2000-03-08
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1999-08-12
Tornado
1999-06-04
Tornado
1999-06-04
Tornado
1999-06-01
Hailstorm
1999-04-10
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1999-04-10
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1999-04-08
Tornado
1998-06-29
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1998-06-18
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1998-05-23
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1998-05-12
Tornado
1998-05-02
Hailstorm
1997-08-24
Hailstorm
1997-04-30
Tornado
1996-05-28
Hailstorm
1996-05-24
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1996-05-13Tornado
1996-04-19
Tornado
1996-04-19
Hailstorm
1996-04-19
Hailstorm
1995-06-20
Hailstorm
1994-08-08
Hailstorm
1994-08-08
Tornado
1994-04-26
Hailstorm
1994-04-26
Flooding
Rain And Snowmelt
1994-04-09Tornado
1993-06-08
Tornado
1993-06-08
Tornado
1993-06-08
Hailstorm
1993-06-04
Hailstorm
1992-08-26
Hailstorm
1992-07-02
Tornado
1992-06-17
Flooding
Heavy Rain
1990-08-18Tornado
1990-06-20
Tornado
1990-05-09
Tornado
1987-06-02
Tornado
1987-04-11
Hailstorm
1986-05-07
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1986-05-07
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1986-05-06
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1985-07-09
Tornado
1984-08-28
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1984-03-15
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1983-05-01
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1983-05-01
Tornado
1982-04-02
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1981-04-13
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1981-04-10
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1979-08-20
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1979-07-30
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1979-07-30
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1978-05-12
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1977-09-30
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1977-08-11
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1977-05-04
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1976-06-29
Hailstorm
1976-06-29
Tornado
1976-05-15
Tornado
1974-06-19
Hailstorm
1974-06-14
Tornado
1974-04-12
Tornado
1974-04-03
Tornado
1974-04-03
Hailstorm
1974-04-03
Hailstorm
1974-04-03
Tornado
1971-12-10
Tornado
1970-07-19
Tornado
1967-04-21
Tornado
1967-01-24
Hailstorm
1965-04-11
Hailstorm
1964-04-18
Hailstorm
1964-01-19
Hailstorm
1963-06-13
Hailstorm
1963-04-17
Hailstorm
1962-07-22
Tornado
1962-07-02
Hurricane Carla
1961-09-18
Hailstorm
1961-05-06
Hailstorm
1961-05-06
Tornado
1961-03-04
Tornado
1960-06-23
Hailstorm
1958-08-07
Tornado
1958-06-23
Hailstorm
1958-06-10
Hailstorm
1956-06-19
Tornado
1955-11-15
Tornado
1955-08-29
Tornado
1955-08-29
Tornado
1953-04-09