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