Federal records document 124 natural disaster events in the Danville, IL area (ZIP 61834). These include 76 hailstorms, 17 floods, and 14 tornadoes. Total documented property damage amounts to $43.3M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 28 injuries.
The dominant hazard type for Danville is hailstorms, with 76 recorded events making up 61% of the area's disaster history. Of these, 2 (3%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for hail-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Hail-related events have caused a combined $9M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on Aug 16, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Flood-related events have caused a combined $91.5K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jul 5, 2018.
There have been 14 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 11% of all disaster events. Of these, 2 (14%) 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 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $33M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on May 23, 2019.
Danville has experienced 8 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 $10K in documented property damage. 3 fatalities have been attributed to blizzards in this area. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Dec 2, 2024.
Danville has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $1.2M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on May 20, 2025.
Danville has experienced 2 extreme heat events on record. 2 fatalities have been attributed to extreme heat events in this area. The most recent recorded extreme heat event occurred on Jul 28, 1999.
The most significant disaster event on record for Danville was EF3 Tornado on Apr 9, 1953, which caused $25M in property damage and was linked to 1 fatality. Another major event was 4.5" Hail (May 18, 2000), causing $5M in damages. 1.8" Hail on May 16, 2019 also caused significant damage ($4M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 61834 has experienced 124 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (76 events), floods (17 events), tornadoes (14 events), blizzards (8 events), severe wind events (7 events), and extreme heat events (2 events). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 61% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Danville, IL, with 76 events documented. These events have caused a combined $9M in property damage.
Yes, Danville (ZIP 61834) has 17 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $91.5K in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jul 5, 2018.
Danville has 14 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 $33M. The most recent tornado was recorded on May 23, 2019.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 61834 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Apr 9, 1953. This event caused $25M in documented property damage. It resulted in 1 reported fatality. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $43.3M in property damage in the Danville, IL area (ZIP 61834). 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 →