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Wise County, Virginia FEMA Disaster Declarations — 19 Federal Declarations

1977–2026 · 12 DR · 7 EM · 0 FM · Last update: January 23, 2026

How many FEMA disaster declarations has Wise County, Virginia had?

Wise County, Virginia has had 19 federal disaster declarations on record (1953 to present), spanning 1977 through 2026 — 12 major disasters (DR), 7 emergencies (EM), and 0 fire-management declarations (FM). The most common incident types in this county are Severe Storm (6), Snowstorm (4), Hurricane (3).

Declarations affecting Wise County

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
SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND FLOODING
Declared: April 4, 2025 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 4863 Began: February 10, 2025 Ended: February 18, 2025
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: 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: 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 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
SEVERE WINTER STORM, RECORD/NEAR RECORD SNOWFALL, HEAVY RAIN,FLOODIND, AND MUDSLIDE
Declared: March 27, 2003 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1458 Began: February 15, 2003 Ended: February 28, 2003
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
Declared: May 5, 2002 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1411 Began: April 28, 2002 Ended: May 3, 2002
Programs: Individual Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
Declared: April 2, 2002 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1406 Began: March 17, 2002 Ended: March 20, 2002
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
Declared: July 12, 2001 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1386 Began: July 8, 2001 Ended: August 27, 2001
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE WINTER STORMS
Declared: February 28, 2000 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1318 Began: January 25, 2000 Ended: January 30, 2000
Programs: Public 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
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
Declared: April 7, 1977 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 530 Began: April 7, 1977 Ended: April 7, 1977
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.