21declarations
13major disasters
8emergencies
1976first on record
2026latest
By hazard
Severe Storm6
Hurricane4
Snowstorm4
Tropical Storm2
Biological2
Winter Storm1
Flood1
Drought1
By decade
21970s
31990s
62000s
42010s
62020s
Population: 25,781 in April 2020, 25,420 in July 2024 (Census Bureau estimates).
Declarations naming Russell County
| Declared | Number | Title | Hazard | Programs | Federal aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | EM-3631-VA | Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | PA | — |
| Apr 4, 2025 | DR-4863-VA | Severe Winter Storms and Flooding | Severe Storm | PA | $41.4 million |
| 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 | — |
| Oct 15, 2018 | DR-4401-VA | Hurricane Florence | Hurricane | PAHM | $37.9 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 |
| Sep 12, 2005 | EM-3240-VA | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | PA | $277,442 |
| Jun 15, 2004 | DR-1525-VA | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding | Severe Storm | IHPIAHM | $1.6 million |
| Mar 27, 2003 | DR-1458-VA | Severe Winter Storm, Record/Near Record Snowfall, Heavy Rain,floodind, and Mudslide | Severe Storm | IHPIAPAHM | $16.7 million |
| Apr 2, 2002 | DR-1406-VA | Severe Storms and Flooding | Severe Storm | IAPAHM | $7.4 million |
| Jul 12, 2001 | DR-1386-VA | Severe Storms and Flooding | Severe Storm | IAPAHM | $9.1 million |
| Feb 28, 2000 | DR-1318-VA | Severe Winter Storms | Severe Storm | PAHM | $15.0 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 | — |
| Apr 7, 1977 | DR-530-VA | Severe Storms & Flooding | Flood | IAPA | — |
| Oct 15, 1976 | EM-3018-VA | Drought | Drought | PA | — |