16declarations
9major disasters
7emergencies
1972first on record
2026latest
By hazard
Hurricane4
Snowstorm4
Tropical Storm2
Biological2
Severe Storm2
Winter Storm1
Flood1
By decade
11970s
31990s
32000s
42010s
52020s
Population: 6,727 in April 2020, 6,739 in July 2024 (Census Bureau estimates).
Declarations naming Galax city
| Declared | Number | Title | Hazard | Programs | Federal aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | EM-3631-VA | Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | PA | — |
| Oct 1, 2024 | DR-4831-VA | Tropical Storm Helene | Tropical Storm | IHPPAHM | $137.9 million |
| Sep 29, 2024 | EM-3621-VA | Post-Tropical Cyclone Helene | Tropical 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 | — |
| Dec 18, 2018 | DR-4411-VA | Tropical Storm Michael | Hurricane | PAHM | $44.5 million |
| Sep 11, 2018 | EM-3403-VA | Hurricane Florence | Hurricane | PA | — |
| Oct 29, 2012 | EM-3359-VA | Hurricane Sandy | Hurricane | PA | — |
| Feb 16, 2010 | DR-1874-VA | Severe Winter Storm and Snowstorm | Snowstorm | PAHM | $27.2 million |
| Jul 13, 2006 | DR-1655-VA | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding | Severe Storm | PAHM | $7.5 million |
| Sep 12, 2005 | EM-3240-VA | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | PA | $277,442 |
| Dec 9, 2003 | DR-1502-VA | Severe Storms and Flooding | Severe Storm | IHPIAHM | $1.3 million |
| Jan 13, 1996 | DR-1086-VA | Blizzard of 96 (Severe Snow Storm) | Snowstorm | PA | — |
| Mar 10, 1994 | DR-1014-VA | Severe Ice Storms, Flooding | Snowstorm | PA | — |
| Mar 25, 1993 | EM-3112-VA | Severe Winter Storm | Snowstorm | PA | — |
| Jun 23, 1972 | DR-339-VA | Tropical Storm Agnes | Flood | IAPA | — |