Natural Disasters in Danville, VA
Hazard risk, disaster history, and FEMA data
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
68.0
Relatively Low
Expected Annual Loss
57.4
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
88.2
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
55.2
Score (0-100)
Top Hazard Risks
| Hazard | Risk Score |
|---|---|
| Hurricane | 76.6 |
| Winter Weather | 65.9 |
| Ice Storm | 65.7 |
| Earthquake | 64.2 |
| Tornado | 61.5 |
| Hail | 52.9 |
| Heat Wave | 50.9 |
| Lightning | 49.5 |
| Strong Wind | 42.4 |
| Landslide | 34.7 |
| Cold Wave | 31.0 |
| Wildfire | 13.8 |
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster Declarations
Source: FEMA OpenFEMATotal Declarations
18
Most Recent
Winter Storm
Jan 2026
Most Common Type
Hurricane
7 declarations
| Date | Type | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | Winter Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Oct 1, 2024 | Tropical Storm | TROPICAL STORM HELENE |
| Sep 29, 2024 | Tropical Storm | POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE HELENE |
| Apr 2, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 PANDEMIC |
| Mar 13, 2020 | Biological | COVID-19 |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Hurricane | TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL |
| Oct 15, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Sep 11, 2018 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FLORENCE |
| Oct 29, 2012 | Hurricane | HURRICANE SANDY |
| Jul 27, 2012 | Severe Storm | SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS |
| Sep 12, 2005 | Hurricane | HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION |
| Sep 18, 2003 | Hurricane | HURRICANE ISABEL |
| Mar 27, 2003 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORM, RECORD/NEAR RECORD SNOWFALL, HEAVY RAIN,FLOODIND, AND MUDSLIDE |
| Feb 28, 2000 | Severe Storm | SEVERE WINTER STORMS |
| Sep 6, 1996 | Hurricane | HURRICANE FRAN AND ASSOCIATED SEVERE STORM COND |
| Jan 13, 1996 | Snowstorm | BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM) |
| Mar 25, 1993 | Snowstorm | SEVERE WINTER STORM |
| Jun 23, 1972 | Flood | TROPICAL STORM AGNES |
Individual Assistance
Source: FEMA Housing AssistanceTotal IA Registrations
366
Total IA Distributed
$1,368,273
Repair/Replace
$33,240
Rental Assistance
$5,154
| Disaster | Registrations | Total IA $ | Avg Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR-1570 | 1 | N/A | — |
| DR-4512 | 235 | $1,290,277 | — |
| DR-1491 | 111 | $50,054 | $2,845 |
| DR-4831 | 9 | $13,106 | $10,496 |
| DR-4487 | 3 | $12,507 | — |
| DR-4364 | 7 | $2,330 | $168 |
Individual and household assistance for homeowners and renters affected by federally declared disasters.
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
164
Total Claims Paid
$4,955,888
Avg Claim Payout
$30,219
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
1
Federal Funding
$150,000
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 904.2: Advance Assistance (FMA and PDMC) | 1 | $150,000 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Danville has a relatively low overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are hurricane, winter weather, ice storm. The area has had 18 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (7 declarations). 164 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. $1,368,273 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 1 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.