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West Virginia Disaster Declarations

86 federal declarations since 1953, most recently DR-4953-WV on 10/07/2026.

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All declarations
86
Since 1953
Since 2022
11
#24 among states
In 2026
3
Most common
Flood
36 declarations

Declarations

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Declarations per year

The last 20 years

Disaster declarations per year in West Virginia
1
1
1
4
6
1
1
5
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
4
2
3

By incident type

All declarations since 1953

  • Flood36
  • Severe Storm29
  • Hurricane5
  • Snowstorm4
  • Fire3
  • Biological2
  • Drought2
  • Chemical1
  • Mud/Landslide1
  • Severe Ice Storm1
  • Tropical Storm1
  • Winter Storm1

By county

Declarations that named each county, A to Z

Frequently asked questions

How many disasters have been declared in West Virginia?
West Virginia has had 86 federal disaster declarations since 1953, including 11 since 2022.
What is the most recent disaster declaration in West Virginia?
DR-4953-WV (Severe Storms And Flooding) was declared on 10/07/2026 and covers 3 areas.
What kind of disaster is most common in West Virginia?
Flood declarations are the most common (36), followed by severe storm (29) and hurricane (5).

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