The Federal Emergency Management Agency declared a major disaster for West Virginia on October 7, 2026, following severe storms and flooding that began on August 14, 2026. The disaster number is DR-4953-WV, and individuals in designated areas can apply for assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov.
The designated areas include Fayette County, Harrison County, and Kanawha County. More information is available on FEMA's page for this disaster at FEMA's website.
Press Release: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Published October 7, 2026. Reproduced in full from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Major disaster declared for West Virginia
- Disaster number: DR-4953-WV
- State: West Virginia
- Incident: Severe Storms And Flooding
- Declared: October 7, 2026
- Incident period began: August 14, 2026
Aid programs approved
- Individuals and Households Program
Designated areas
Fayette (County); Harrison (County); Kanawha (County)
People in the designated areas can apply for assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov.
FEMA's page for this disaster: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4953
