Danville, AL (ZIP 35619) has experienced 117 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 62 hailstorms, 29 tornadoes, and 8 blizzards. Total documented property damage amounts to $10M. These events have resulted in 14 recorded deaths and 157 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 53% of all recorded events (62 total). One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $125K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Apr 10, 2025.
There have been 29 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 25% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (24%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $6M in documented property damage. 12 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 20, 2025.
Danville has experienced 8 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (25%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1.3M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 9, 2011.
Danville has experienced 6 wildfires on record. The most recent recorded wildfire occurred on Feb 24, 2020.
Danville has experienced 4 floods on record. Of these, 2 (50%) 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 $1.1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 4, 2013.
Danville has experienced 4 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $500K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Mar 19, 2018.
The most significant disaster event on record for Danville was EF4 Tornado on Apr 24, 1955, which caused $2.5M in property damage and was linked to 5 fatalities. Another major event was EF3 Tornado (Aug 16, 1985), causing $2.5M in damages. Ice Storm on Dec 23, 1998 also caused significant damage ($1.2M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 35619 has experienced 117 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (62 events), tornadoes (29 events), blizzards (8 events), wildfires (6 events), floods (4 events), severe wind events (4 events), extreme heat events (2 events), extreme cold event (1 event), and earthquake (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 53% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Danville, AL, with 62 events documented. These events have caused a combined $125K in property damage.
Yes, Danville (ZIP 35619) has 4 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.1M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 4, 2013.
Danville has 29 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 5/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $6M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 20, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 35619 was EF4 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 24, 1955. This event caused $2.5M in documented property damage. It resulted in 5 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 5/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $10M in property damage in the Danville, AL area (ZIP 35619). 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 →