// Risk Intelligence
| Risk Score | 6 / 10 Moderate |
| Facility Type | 🏟 Stadium / Mass Gathering Venue |
| Operator / Branch | Illinois Fighting Illini / NCAA |
| Host County | Champaign County IL |
| Nearest City | Washington DC |
| Primary Risk Radius | 2 miles |
| Secondary Risk Radius | 10 miles |
// Strategic Significance
Memorial Stadium holds 60,670 fans in Champaign Illinois. The stadium sits in central Illinois tornado country. Champaign-Urbana has significant tornado risk from spring and fall severe weather systems that track across the flat Illinois prairie.
// Civilian Impact Assessment
Champaign with 89,000 residents hosts 60,000 fans in the flat Illinois tornado corridor. Central Illinois has serious tornado risk with several major outbreaks in recent decades. The flat terrain means tornadoes can travel long distances without terrain barriers.
// Evacuation & Shelter Guidance
I-57, US-45, First Street. Champaign County Emergency Management coordinates tornado and mass gathering protocols.