Danville, IL
Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data
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.
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.