Champaign County, Ohio Hazard Report | Natural Catastrophe And Climate Risk

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Hazard Score

84 Catastrophes Recorded

Historical_Hail

Historical_Tornadoes

Historical_Floods

Historical_Wind

101

Champaign County, Ohio

3 Cities with a Population of 40,330, and 15,329 Households

Champaign County, Ohio, has a very low overall natural disaster and climate risk assessment score of 25.74, with a risk rating of "Very Low". The county is primarily at risk for hazards such as hailstorms, thunderstorms, and high winds, with relatively low to moderate expected annual losses associated with these events. The area also experiences a moderate frequency of winter weather events, with a risk rating of "Relatively Low".

Champaign County is not located near coastlines or fault lines, which reduces the risk of certain types of natural disasters such as tsunamis or earthquakes. However, the presence of water bodies like rivers and streams in the region can contribute to flooding risk, as evidenced by the county's relatively low risk rating for river flooding events. The county's topographical features, including mountain peaks, are not significant enough to pose a major geological risk.

Overall, Champaign County's natural disaster and climate risk assessment is influenced by its inland location and the prevalence of weather-related hazards such as hail, thunderstorms, and winter weather events. The county's risk profile is further influenced by the absence of coastlines and fault lines, as well as the presence of water bodies that contribute to flooding risk. While the county has a relatively low risk rating overall, it is important for residents and officials to remain prepared for potential natural disasters and extreme weather events.

Wildfire Risk: Very Low

Tornado Risk: Very Low

Hurricane Risk: Very Low

Hail Risk: Very Low

Flood Risk: Moderate High

Tsunami Risk: Very Low

Earthquake Risk: Very Low

Wind Risk: Low

HAZARDS

17

Power Transmission Lines

0

Coastlines

9

Water Bodies

0

Fault Lines

EMERGENCY SERVICES

21

Hazard Shelters

6

Fire Stations

1

Hospitals

3

Police Stations

COMMUNITY PROFILE

Champaign County, Ohio has a population of 40,330, with a population density of 93.8 people per square mile. The county has a relatively balanced gender distribution, with 49.2% males and 50.8% females. The median age in Champaign County is 39.6 years, slightly below the state average. The county has a total of 15,329 households, with an average household size of 2.56 people. Families make up a significant portion of the population, with 10,925 families in the county and an average family size of 3.02 people. The county also has a high homeownership rate, with 68.2% of households being owner-occupied.

In terms of racial demographics, Champaign County is predominantly White, making up 94.2% of the population. Black residents make up 2.2% of the population, while other races including American Indian, Asian, Hawaiian, and Hispanic residents each make up less than 1% of the population. The county has a diverse age distribution, with a significant portion of the population falling within the 25-44 age range. In comparison to other counties in Ohio, Champaign County has a lower population density and a higher homeownership rate. The county also has a slightly younger median age compared to the state average. Additionally, the county has a relatively low percentage of Black residents compared to some other counties in the state.

Regions

CLIMATE OVERVIEW

Average Temperature

11 °F Cold

Average Precipitation

1018 mm Moderate

Average Humidity

80% Moderately High

Plant Hardiness

6/10 Moderately High

NATURAL CATASTROPHE TIMELINE

2011-03-07

Flooding

Heavy Rain Snowmelt Dam B

2010-03-10

Hailstorm

2008-06-25

Hailstorm

2008-06-22

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

2008-03-17

Flooding

Rain And Snowmelt

2008-02-06

Flooding

Heavy Rain

2007-08-16

Hailstorm

2006-09-30

Hailstorm

2006-05-17

Heavy Rain

2000-02-18

Tornado

1999-04-09

Flooding

1999-01-04

Hailstorm

1998-08-25

Hailstorm

1998-05-13

Flooding

Heavy Rain

1996-05-13

Flooding

Heavy Rain