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Buena Vista city, Virginia FEMA Disaster Declarations — 20 Federal Declarations

1972–2026 · 14 DR · 6 EM · 0 FM · Last update: January 23, 2026

How many FEMA disaster declarations has Buena Vista city, Virginia had?

Buena Vista city, Virginia has had 20 federal disaster declarations on record (1953 to present), spanning 1972 through 2026 — 14 major disasters (DR), 6 emergencies (EM), and 0 fire-management declarations (FM). The most common incident types in this county are Flood (6), Hurricane (5), Snowstorm (4).

Declarations affecting Buena Vista city

Emergency
SEVERE WINTER STORM
Declared: January 23, 2026 Incident: Winter Storm Disaster #: 3631 Began: January 22, 2026 Ended: January 27, 2026
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Declared: April 2, 2020 Incident: Biological Disaster #: 4512 Began: January 20, 2020 Ended: May 11, 2023
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
COVID-19
Declared: March 13, 2020 Incident: Biological Disaster #: 3448 Began: January 20, 2020 Ended: May 11, 2023
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
HURRICANE FLORENCE
Declared: September 11, 2018 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3403 Began: September 13, 2018 Ended: September 21, 2018
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
HURRICANE SANDY
Declared: October 29, 2012 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3359 Began: October 26, 2012 Ended: November 1, 2012
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS
Declared: July 27, 2012 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 4072 Began: June 29, 2012 Ended: July 1, 2012
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM
Declared: February 16, 2010 Incident: Snowstorm Disaster #: 1874 Began: December 18, 2009 Ended: December 20, 2009
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
Declared: September 12, 2005 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3240 Began: August 29, 2005 Ended: October 1, 2005
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
HURRICANE ISABEL
Declared: September 18, 2003 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 1491 Began: September 18, 2003 Ended: October 1, 2003
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
HURRICANE FRAN AND ASSOCIATED SEVERE STORM COND
Declared: September 6, 1996 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 1135 Began: September 5, 1996 Ended: September 23, 1996
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Major Disaster
FLOODING, HIGH WINDS, AND WIND DRIVEN RAIN
Declared: January 27, 1996 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 1098 Began: January 19, 1996 Ended: February 1, 1996
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Major Disaster
BLIZZARD OF 96 (SEVERE SNOW STORM)
Declared: January 13, 1996 Incident: Snowstorm Disaster #: 1086 Began: January 6, 1996 Ended: January 12, 1996
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
Declared: July 1, 1995 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1059 Began: June 22, 1995 Ended: July 7, 1995
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE ICE STORMS, FLOODING
Declared: March 10, 1994 Incident: Snowstorm Disaster #: 1014 Began: February 8, 1994 Ended: February 12, 1994
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
SEVERE WINTER STORM
Declared: March 25, 1993 Incident: Snowstorm Disaster #: 3112 Began: March 13, 1993 Ended: March 14, 1993
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
Declared: May 19, 1992 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 944 Began: April 21, 1992 Ended: April 22, 1992
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
Declared: November 9, 1985 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 755 Began: November 9, 1985 Ended: November 9, 1985
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
Declared: October 10, 1972 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 359 Began: October 10, 1972 Ended: October 10, 1972
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
Declared: October 7, 1972 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 358 Began: October 7, 1972 Ended: October 7, 1972
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
TROPICAL STORM AGNES
Declared: June 23, 1972 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 339 Began: June 23, 1972 Ended: June 23, 1972
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
About this data. Federal disaster declarations unlock specific recovery programs at the county level. Public Assistance funds rebuilding of public infrastructure (roads, utilities, schools); Individual Assistance provides grants and SBA loans to households and businesses; Hazard Mitigation funds long-term risk reduction. Apply via disasterassistance.gov when a declaration is active for your area. Source: OpenFEMA API.