Danville, KY

Local storm history & FEMA National Risk Index data

Population: 17,562 · Part of Boyle County

Danville is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk — among the lowest-risk counties in the country — based on FEMA's National Risk Index for Boyle County, KY. The county's highest-rated hazards are strong wind, tornado, and earthquake.

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 25 events
Hail 42 events
Inland Flooding 86 events

County-wide hazard risk

Every other hazard FEMA and NOAA track — including drought — is only scored at the county level. These are Boyle 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 9.5 Very Low
Inland Flooding 43.2 Relatively Low
Coastal Flooding Not Applicable
Earthquake 69.4 Relatively Low
Heat Wave 34.1 Very Low
Tornado 76.4 Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Not Applicable
Cold Wave 49.8 Relatively Low
Drought 19.7 Very Low
Hail 68.9 Relatively Low
Hurricane 31 Very Low
Ice Storm 64.2 Relatively Moderate
Landslide 23.4 Very Low
Lightning 51.3 Relatively Low
Strong Wind 81.2 Relatively Moderate
Tsunami Not Applicable
Volcanic Activity Not Applicable
Winter Weather 65 Relatively Moderate

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

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Frequently asked questions

What natural hazards is Danville, KY at risk of?

Danville is rated Very Low for overall natural hazard risk by FEMA's National Risk Index — among the lowest-risk counties in the country. The highest-rated hazards for Boyle County, where Danville is located, are strong wind, tornado, and earthquake.

What is Danville's biggest natural hazard risk?

Strong Wind is the highest-rated hazard for Boyle County, where Danville is located, scoring 81.2 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").

Is Danville a high-risk area for natural disasters?

No — Danville carries among the lowest-risk counties in the country for overall natural hazard risk, per FEMA's National Risk Index rating of "Very Low" for Boyle County.

Has Danville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?

NOAA has recorded 25 tornado, 42 hail, 86 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Danville since 2016.