20declarations
14major disasters
6emergencies
1972first on record
2026latest
By hazard
Flood6
Hurricane5
Snowstorm4
Biological2
Severe Storm2
Winter Storm1
By decade
31970s
11980s
71990s
22000s
42010s
32020s
Population: 6,641 in April 2020, 6,581 in July 2024 (Census Bureau estimates).
Declarations naming Buena Vista city
| Declared | Number | Title | Hazard | Programs | Federal aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | EM-3631-VA | Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | PA | — |
| Apr 2, 2020 | DR-4512-VA | COVID-19 Pandemic | Biological | IHPPAHM | $1.29 billion |
| Mar 13, 2020 | EM-3448-VA | COVID-19 | Biological | PA | — |
| Sep 11, 2018 | EM-3403-VA | Hurricane Florence | Hurricane | PA | — |
| Oct 29, 2012 | EM-3359-VA | Hurricane Sandy | Hurricane | PA | — |
| Jul 27, 2012 | DR-4072-VA | Severe Storms and Straight-Line Winds | Severe Storm | PAHM | $23.9 million |
| Feb 16, 2010 | DR-1874-VA | Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm | Snowstorm | PAHM | $27.2 million |
| Sep 12, 2005 | EM-3240-VA | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | PA | $277,442 |
| Sep 18, 2003 | DR-1491-VA | Hurricane Isabel | Hurricane | IHPIAPAHM | $278.3 million |
| Sep 6, 1996 | DR-1135-VA | Hurricane Fran and Associated Severe Storm Cond | Hurricane | IAPA | — |
| Jan 27, 1996 | DR-1098-VA | Flooding, High Winds, and Wind Driven Rain | Flood | IAPA | — |
| Jan 13, 1996 | DR-1086-VA | Blizzard of 96 (Severe Snow Storm) | Snowstorm | PA | — |
| Jul 1, 1995 | DR-1059-VA | Severe Storms and Flooding | Severe Storm | IAPA | — |
| Mar 10, 1994 | DR-1014-VA | Severe Ice Storms, Flooding | Snowstorm | PA | — |
| Mar 25, 1993 | EM-3112-VA | Severe Winter Storm | Snowstorm | PA | — |
| May 19, 1992 | DR-944-VA | Severe Storms & Flooding | Flood | IAPA | — |
| Nov 9, 1985 | DR-755-VA | Severe Storms & Flooding | Flood | IAPA | — |
| Oct 10, 1972 | DR-359-VA | Severe Storms & Flooding | Flood | IAPA | — |
| Oct 7, 1972 | DR-358-VA | Severe Storms & Flooding | Flood | PA | — |
| Jun 23, 1972 | DR-339-VA | Tropical Storm Agnes | Flood | IAPA | — |