Champaign, IL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
Champaign is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk — near the middle compared to other US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Champaign County, IL. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, drought, and winter weather.
Storm events near Champaign
NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Champaign's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Champaign itself, not the whole county.
County-wide hazard risk
Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Champaign County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Champaign along with the rest of the county, not a Champaign-specific figure.
| Hazard | NRI score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wildfire | 16.2 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 90.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 89.5 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 89.1 | Relatively Moderate |
| Tornado | 94.8 | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 97.7 | Relatively High |
| Drought | 95.5 | Relatively High |
| Hail | 90.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | 48.9 | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | 67.8 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 44.3 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 79.4 | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | 84.4 | Relatively High |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 95.4 | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Champaign County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Champaign, IL at risk of?
Champaign is rated Relatively Moderate for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — near the middle compared to other US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Champaign County, where Champaign is located, are cold wave, drought, and winter weather.
What is Champaign's biggest natural hazard risk?
Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Champaign County, where Champaign is located, scoring 97.7 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").
Is Champaign a high-risk area for natural disasters?
Somewhat — Champaign carries near the middle compared to other US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Moderate" for Champaign County.
Has Champaign had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 29 tornado, 109 hail, 42 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Champaign since 2016.