Danville, GA (ZIP 31017) has a moderate disaster history with 37 recorded events. These include 19 tornadoes, 13 hailstorms, and 2 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $2.4M. These events have resulted in 4 recorded deaths and 6 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Danville is tornadoes, with 19 recorded events making up 51% of the area's disaster history. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $2.2M in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 6, 2022.
There have been 13 recorded hailstorms in this area, representing 35% of all disaster events. Hail-related events have caused a combined $35.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Sep 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 $110K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Mar 1, 2009.
Danville has experienced 2 floods on record. Flood-related events have caused a combined $30K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Mar 8, 1998.
Danville has experienced 1 extreme heat event on record. 1 fatality has been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 26, 2010.
The most significant disaster event on record for Danville was EF2 Tornado on May 11, 2008, which caused $1.4M in property damage and was linked to 2 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Apr 30, 1953), causing $250K in damages.
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 31017 has experienced 37 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include tornadoes (19 events), hailstorms (13 events), blizzards (2 events), floods (2 events), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is tornadoes, which account for 51% of all recorded events.
Tornadoes are the most frequently recorded hazard in Danville, GA, with 19 events documented. These events have caused a combined $2.2M in property damage.
Yes, Danville (ZIP 31017) has 2 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $30K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Mar 8, 1998.
Danville has 19 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $2.2M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 6, 2022.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 31017 was EF2 Tornado, which occurred on May 11, 2008. This event caused $1.4M in documented property damage. It resulted in 2 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 3/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $2.4M in property damage in the Danville, GA area (ZIP 31017). 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 →