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Galax city, Virginia FEMA Disaster Declarations — 16 Federal Declarations

1972–2026 · 9 DR · 7 EM · 0 FM · Last update: January 23, 2026

How many FEMA disaster declarations has Galax city, Virginia had?

Galax city, Virginia has had 16 county-designated federal disaster declarations on record (1953 to present; declarations designated "Statewide" are tracked at the state level and not included), spanning 1972 through 2026 — 9 major disasters (DR), 7 emergencies (EM), and 0 fire-management declarations (FM). The most common incident types in this county are Hurricane (4), Snowstorm (4), Tropical Storm (2).

Declarations affecting Galax 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
TROPICAL STORM HELENE
Declared: October 1, 2024 Incident: Tropical Storm Disaster #: 4831 Began: September 25, 2024 Ended: October 3, 2024
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
POST-TROPICAL CYCLONE HELENE
Declared: September 29, 2024 Incident: Tropical Storm Disaster #: 3621 Began: September 25, 2024 Ended: October 3, 2024
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: Individual Assistance, 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
Major Disaster
TROPICAL STORM MICHAEL
Declared: December 18, 2018 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 4411 Began: October 9, 2018 Ended: October 16, 2018
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
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 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
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
Declared: July 13, 2006 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1655 Began: June 23, 2006 Ended: July 6, 2006
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
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
Declared: December 9, 2003 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1502 Began: November 18, 2003 Ended: November 19, 2003
Programs: Individual Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
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 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
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.