15declarations
9major disasters
6emergencies
1993first on record
2026latest
By hazard
Hurricane7
Severe Storm3
Biological2
Snowstorm2
Winter Storm1
By decade
51990s
42000s
32010s
32020s
Population: 5,751 in April 2020, 5,402 in July 2024 (Census Bureau estimates).
Declarations naming Emporia 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 | — |
| Sep 3, 2011 | DR-4024-VA | Hurricane Irene | Hurricane | PAHM | $64.1 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 |
| May 5, 2002 | DR-1411-VA | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding | Severe Storm | IAPAHM | $7.9 million |
| Feb 28, 2000 | DR-1318-VA | Severe Winter Storms | Severe Storm | PAHM | $15.0 million |
| Sep 18, 1999 | DR-1293-VA | Hurricane Floyd Major Disaster Declarations | Hurricane | IAPAHM | $23.9 million |
| Sep 6, 1996 | DR-1135-VA | Hurricane Fran and Associated Severe Storm Cond | Hurricane | IAPA | — |
| Jan 13, 1996 | DR-1086-VA | Blizzard of 96 (Severe Snow Storm) | Snowstorm | PA | — |
| Apr 11, 1994 | DR-1021-VA | Severe Winter Ice Storm | Severe Storm | PA | — |
| Mar 25, 1993 | EM-3112-VA | Severe Winter Storm | Snowstorm | PA | — |