Danville City
Virginia — Natural Disaster Risk Assessment
LowComposite Risk Score
National percentile: 68th
Danville City faces low composite natural disaster risk (NRI Risk Index score 68.0, 68th national percentile), driven primarily by riverine flood and hurricane exposure. Expected annual loss across all 18 hazard types is $18M.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 · Updated December 2025
Top Hazards
All 18 Hazard Risks
| Riverine Flood | Medium | 1.79 / yr | $14M |
| Hurricane | Low | 0.08 / yr | $853K |
| Winter Weather | Medium | 6.79 / yr | $76K |
| Ice Storm | Medium | 1.78 / yr | $120K |
| Earthquake | Low | 0.00 / yr | $399K |
| Tornado | Low | 0.01 / yr | $1M |
| Hail | Low | 4.70 / yr | $201K |
| Heat Wave | Low | 2.16 / yr | $265K |
| Lightning | Low | 46.03 / yr | $156K |
| Strong Wind | Low | 3.06 / yr | $301K |
| Landslide | Very Low | 0.06 / yr | $306 |
| Cold Wave | Low | 0.79 / yr | $302K |
| Wildfire | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $3K |
| Avalanche | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Drought | Very Low | 9.08 / yr | $0 |
| Tsunami | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
| Volcanic Activity | Very Low | 0.00 / yr | $0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall natural disaster risk for Danville City?
Danville City has a composite FEMA National Risk Index score of 68.0 out of 100, placing it in the Low category and the 68th national percentile. This combines Expected Annual Loss, Social Vulnerability, and Community Resilience across 18 hazard types.
What are the top natural hazards in Danville City?
The three highest-rated hazards are Riverine Flood (Medium, $14M EAL), Hurricane (Low, $853K EAL), Winter Weather (Medium, $76K EAL). These account for most of the county's expected annual losses.
How does Danville City compare to other Virginia counties?
Danville City ranks #16 of 133 Virginia counties for overall natural disaster risk, with a low rating.
What does Expected Annual Loss (EAL) mean?
EAL is FEMA's estimate of average annual dollar losses from natural hazards, calculated from historical event data and exposure models. Danville City's $18M EAL is a statistical average, not a guarantee for any specific year or address.