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Virginia Disaster Declarations

77 federal declarations since 1953, most recently EM-3631-VA on 01/23/2026.

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All declarations
77
Since 1953
Since 2022
6
#40 among states
In 2026
1
Most common
Severe Storm
20 declarations

Declarations

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Declarations per year

The last 20 years

Disaster declarations per year in Virginia
1
2
6
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1

By incident type

All declarations since 1953

  • Severe Storm20
  • Flood16
  • Hurricane16
  • Fire8
  • Snowstorm6
  • Biological2
  • Drought2
  • Tropical Storm2
  • Earthquake1
  • Freezing1
  • Severe Ice Storm1
  • Terrorist1

By county

Declarations that named each county, A to Z

Frequently asked questions

How many disasters have been declared in Virginia?
Virginia has had 77 federal disaster declarations since 1953, including 6 since 2022.
What is the most recent disaster declaration in Virginia?
EM-3631-VA (Severe Winter Storm) was declared on 01/23/2026 and covers 135 areas.
What kind of disaster is most common in Virginia?
Severe Storm declarations are the most common (20), followed by flood (16) and hurricane (16).

Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/17/2026