Danville, Virginia: natural disaster risk
How exposed Danville is to floods, storms and other hazards, from FEMA and NOAA records for Danville City.
Danville is a city of 42,214 people in Danville City, Virginia. FEMA's National Risk Index rates Danville City relatively low for natural hazards overall, lower than most of the US. The costliest hazards there are inland flooding, tornado and hurricane, with about $18.4 million in expected losses a year across the county. The weather service has logged 159 storm reports in the county since 1976, including 3 tornadoes and 37 floods. NOAA hurricane records show 2 hurricanes and 16 tropical storms passing within 65 miles of the county's center. About 0.2% of homes in the county carry federal flood insurance.
Risk figures are for Danville City. FEMA National Risk Index December 2025; NOAA Storm Events; US Census Bureau ACS 2020 to 2024. Updated November 6, 2026.
Top risks in Danville
Full Danville City report ›- Check the FEMA flood map for your address, and ask the seller or landlord about past flooding.
- Price a flood policy now. Most new federal policies take 30 days to start.
- Pick a shelter spot: a basement, or an inside room on the lowest floor with no windows.
- Turn on emergency alerts on your phone and keep a weather radio.
- Know your evacuation zone and route before June 1.
- Ask about roof age, shutters and the separate wind or hurricane deductible on your home policy.
All hazards
| Hazard | Rating | A year |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | $14M | |
| Tornado | $1M | |
| Hurricane | $853K | |
| Earthquake | $399K | |
| Cold wave | $302K | |
| Strong wind | $301K | |
| Heat wave | $265K | |
| Hail | $201K | |
| Lightning | $156K | |
| Ice storm | $120K | |
| Winter weather | $76K | |
| Wildfire | $3K |
Homes in Danville
Older homes and mobile homes usually take more damage in storms, floods and earthquakes. Ask about roof age, flood history and retrofits before you buy or rent.
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All ›Common questions about Danville
Is Danville safe from natural disasters?
Danville is in Danville City, which FEMA's National Risk Index rates relatively low overall, lower than most of the US. The biggest hazards are inland flooding, tornado, hurricane. No place is free of risk, so check the flood map and insurance for any home you consider.
What natural disasters happen in Danville?
By expected yearly losses in Danville City, the top hazards are inland flooding (Moderate), tornado (Low), hurricane (Low). Danville City has been part of 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations for natural events.
Does Danville get tornadoes?
Yes. NOAA records list 3 tornadoes in Danville City since 1950; the strongest was an EF1 tornado on April 15, 2018 near Danville. FEMA rates tornado risk in the county low.
Do I need flood insurance in Danville?
Standard home insurance does not cover floods. In Danville City, about 0.2% of homes have federal flood insurance, and FEMA rates inland flooding risk moderate. Check the FEMA flood map for your address and get a quote even outside a high-risk zone.