Danville, VA
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 Danville, VA. The county's highest-rated hazards are inland flooding, hurricane, and winter weather.
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 Danville'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 | 13.8 | Very Low |
| Inland Flooding | 81.5 | Relatively Moderate |
| Coastal Flooding | — | Not Applicable |
| Earthquake | 64.2 | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | 50.9 | Relatively Low |
| Tornado | 61.5 | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | — | Not Applicable |
| Cold Wave | 31 | Relatively Low |
| Drought | 0 | No Rating |
| Hail | 52.9 | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | 76.6 | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | 65.7 | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | 34.7 | Very Low |
| Lightning | 49.5 | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | 42.4 | Relatively Low |
| Tsunami | — | Not Applicable |
| Volcanic Activity | — | Not Applicable |
| Winter Weather | 65.9 | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20.0, December 2025. See the methodology page for definitions, or the full Danville risk profile for disaster declarations, social vulnerability, and climate projection data.
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Frequently asked questions
What natural hazards is Danville, VA 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 Danville, where Danville is located, are inland flooding, hurricane, and winter weather.
What is Danville's biggest natural hazard risk?
Inland Flooding is the highest-rated hazard for Danville, where Danville is located, scoring 81.5 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (rated "Relatively Moderate").
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 Danville.
Has Danville had tornadoes, hail, or flooding?
NOAA has recorded 11 tornado, 101 hail, 98 inland flooding events within 25 miles of Danville since 2016.