Danville, IL

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 27,981 · Part of Vermilion County

Danville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk — lower risk than most US counties — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Vermilion County, IL. The county's highest-rated hazards are cold wave, winter weather, and drought.

Storm events near Danville

NOAA-recorded tornado, hail, and flood events within 25 miles of Danville's center, 2016–2026 — the only hazards NOAA reports with exact coordinates, so these counts are specific to Danville itself, not the whole county.

Tornado 19 events
Hail 100 events
Inland Flooding 19 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Vermilion County's FEMA National Risk Index scores, covering Danville along with the rest of the county, not a Danville-specific figure.

Hazard NRI score Rating
Wildfire 22.7 Very Low
Inland Flooding 76.5 Relatively Moderate
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 85.2 Relatively Low
Heat Wave 79.1 Relatively Moderate
Tornado 79.7 Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 93.2 Relatively High
Drought 87.1 Relatively Moderate
Hail 83.4 Relatively Moderate
Hurricane 46.2 Very Low
Ice Storm 61.3 Relatively Moderate
Landslide 62.6 Relatively Low
Lightning 59.4 Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind 87.1 Relatively High
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 91.1 Relatively High

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Vermilion County risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Danville, IL at risk of?

Danville is rated Relatively Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — lower risk than most US counties. The highest-rated hazards for Vermilion County, where Danville is located, are cold wave, winter weather, and drought.

What is Danville's biggest natural hazard risk?

Cold Wave is the highest-rated hazard for Vermilion County, where Danville is located, scoring 93.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively High").

Is Danville a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Danville carries lower risk than most US counties for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Relatively Low" for Vermilion County.

Has Danville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 19 tornado, 100 hail, 19 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Danville since 2016.