What are the most recent disaster declarations in Virginia?

The most recent FEMA declaration in Virginia is "SEVERE WINTER STORM" (Emergency, Winter Storm), declared 2026-01-23. See the full list above.

How do I get FEMA assistance in Virginia?

If your county is in a declared major disaster, apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 and reference the disaster number shown for Virginia.

What do the declaration types mean?

DR = Major Disaster (broad federal aid), EM = Emergency (limited aid), FM = Fire Management (wildfire response).

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Virginia Disaster Declarations

Recent FEMA disaster and emergency declarations for Virginia, with incident type, date, and disaster number. Live data from the official OpenFEMA database.

EmergencyWinter StormJanuary 23, 2026
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #3631 · 135 designated areas · incident began January 22, 2026
Major DisasterSevere StormApril 4, 2025
SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4863 · 36 designated areas · incident began February 10, 2025
Major DisasterTropical StormOctober 1, 2024
TROPICAL STORM HELENE
FEMA #4831 · 37 designated areas · incident began September 25, 2024
EmergencyTropical StormSeptember 29, 2024
POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE HELENE
FEMA #3621 · 24 designated areas · incident began September 25, 2024
Major DisasterSevere StormSeptember 30, 2022
FLOODING AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #4674 · 2 designated areas · incident began July 13, 2022
Major DisasterSevere StormMarch 11, 2022
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM
FEMA #4644 · 28 designated areas · incident began January 2, 2022
Major DisasterFloodOctober 26, 2021
FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #4628 · 1 designated area · incident began August 30, 2021
Major DisasterSevere Ice StormMay 10, 2021
SEVERE WINTER STORMS
FEMA #4602 · 33 designated areas · incident began February 11, 2021
Major DisasterBiologicalApril 2, 2020
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
FEMA #4512 · 138 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3448 · 138 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
Major DisasterHurricaneDecember 18, 2018
TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL
FEMA #4411 · 36 designated areas · incident began October 9, 2018
Major DisasterHurricaneOctober 15, 2018
HURRICANE FLORENCE
FEMA #4401 · 32 designated areas · incident began September 8, 2018
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 11, 2018
HURRICANE FLORENCE
FEMA #3403 · 134 designated areas · incident began September 13, 2018
Major DisasterHurricaneNovember 2, 2016
HURRICANE MATTHEW
FEMA #4291 · 10 designated areas · incident began October 7, 2016
Major DisasterSnowstormMarch 7, 2016
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM
FEMA #4262 · 30 designated areas · incident began January 22, 2016
Major DisasterHurricaneNovember 26, 2012
HURRICANE SANDY
FEMA #4092 · 29 designated areas · incident began October 26, 2012
EmergencyHurricaneOctober 29, 2012
HURRICANE SANDY
FEMA #3359 · 136 designated areas · incident began October 26, 2012
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 27, 2012
SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS
FEMA #4072 · 21 designated areas · incident began June 29, 2012

Virginia — FAQ

What are the most recent disaster declarations in Virginia?: The most recent FEMA declaration in Virginia is "SEVERE WINTER STORM" (Emergency, Winter Storm), declared 2026-01-23. See the full list above.
How do I get FEMA assistance in Virginia?: If your county is in a declared major disaster, apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 and reference the disaster number shown for Virginia.
What do the declaration types mean?: DR = Major Disaster (broad federal aid), EM = Emergency (limited aid), FM = Fire Management (wildfire response).

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Data source: U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) — OpenFEMA. See all recent declarations or our methodology.