Federal records document 81 natural disaster events in the Danville, VA area (ZIP 24541). These include 53 hailstorms, 15 floods, and 11 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $19M. These events have resulted in 3 recorded deaths and 4 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 65% of all recorded events (53 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $12K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 7, 2024.
There have been 15 recorded floods in this area, representing 19% of all disaster events. Of these, 11 (73%) 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 $13.5M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
There have been 11 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Tornado-related events have caused a combined $5.5M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 11, 2024.
Danville has experienced 2 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $8K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Oct 27, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Danville was Flash Flood on Oct 11, 2018, which caused $8M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was Flash Flood (Sep 22, 2018), causing $2.8M in damages. EF1 Tornado on Apr 15, 2018 also caused significant damage ($2.6M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 24541 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (53 events), floods (15 events), tornadoes (11 events), and severe wind events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 65% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Danville, VA, with 53 events documented. These events have caused a combined $12K in property damage.
Yes, Danville (ZIP 24541) has 15 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $13.5M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 9, 2024.
Danville has 11 recorded tornado events in the historical record. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $5.5M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 11, 2024.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 24541 was Flash Flood, which occurred on Oct 11, 2018. This event caused $8M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $19M in property damage in the Danville, VA area (ZIP 24541). 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 →