Federal records document 67 natural disaster events in the Danville, PA area (ZIP 17821). These include 39 hailstorms, 10 tornadoes, and 10 severe wind events. Total documented property damage amounts to $19M. These events have resulted in 2 recorded deaths and 3 injuries.
With 39 recorded incidents (58% of all events), hailstorms are the leading natural hazard for this ZIP code. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Jul 24, 2023.
Danville has experienced 10 tornadoes on record. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Mar 31, 2022.
Danville has experienced 10 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 14, 2019.
Danville has experienced 6 floods on record. Of these, 4 (67%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $16.4M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Danville has experienced 2 blizzards on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $5K in documented property damage. 2 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Feb 14, 2025.
The most significant disaster event on record for Danville was Flood on Sep 7, 2011, which caused $15.5M in property damage. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 28, 2016), causing $1M in damages. Flood on Sep 7, 2011 also caused significant damage ($800K).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 17821 has experienced 67 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (39 events), tornadoes (10 events), severe wind events (10 events), floods (6 events), and blizzards (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 58% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Danville, PA, with 39 events documented.
Yes, Danville (ZIP 17821) has 6 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $16.4M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Aug 7, 2023.
Danville has 10 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $1.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Mar 31, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 17821 was Flood, which occurred on Sep 7, 2011. This event caused $15.5M in documented property damage. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19M in property damage in the Danville, PA area (ZIP 17821). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →