What is a FEMA disaster declaration?

It is an official designation that unlocks federal assistance after a disaster. A Major Disaster (DR) covers events like hurricanes and floods; an Emergency (EM) is more limited; Fire Management (FM) covers wildfires.

How do I apply for FEMA disaster assistance?

If your area is in a declared major disaster, apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362. You will need the disaster number shown on each declaration.

Where does this data come from?

All declarations are pulled live from the official U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) — OpenFEMA API and refresh through the day.

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Recent FEMA Disaster Declarations

The latest federal disaster and emergency declarations across the US — by incident type, state, and date. Live data from the official OpenFEMA database.

Major DisasterWinter StormMTMay 29, 2026
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS
FEMA #4914 · 1 designated area · incident began December 17, 2025
Major DisasterWinter StormDEMay 29, 2026
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #4916 · 2 designated areas · incident began February 22, 2026
Major DisasterWinter StormKYMay 29, 2026
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #4913 · 18 designated areas · incident began January 23, 2026
Major DisasterStraight-Line WindsMTMay 29, 2026
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS
FEMA #4915 · 1 designated area · incident began December 17, 2025
Major DisasterSevere StormAZMay 29, 2026
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4911 · 1 designated area · incident began October 10, 2025
Major DisasterFloodAKMay 29, 2026
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND REMNANTS OF TYPHOON HALONG
FEMA #4912 · 1 designated area · incident began October 8, 2025
EmergencyChemicalCAMay 25, 2026
CHEMICAL RELEASE
FEMA #3646 · 1 designated area · incident began May 21, 2026
Fire ManagementFireCAMay 20, 2026
BAIN FIRE
FEMA #5636 · 1 designated area · incident began May 19, 2026
Fire ManagementFireTXMay 18, 2026
STINKY FIRE
FEMA #5634 · 1 designated area · incident began May 18, 2026
Fire ManagementFireCAMay 18, 2026
SANDY FIRE
FEMA #5635 · 1 designated area · incident began May 18, 2026
Fire ManagementFireTXMay 14, 2026
HUNGGATE FIRE
FEMA #5633 · 1 designated area · incident began May 14, 2026
Major DisasterHurricaneMPApril 23, 2026
SUPER TYPHOON SINLAKU
FEMA #4910 · 5 designated areas · incident began April 11, 2026
Fire ManagementFireFLApril 23, 2026
COW CREEK FIRE
FEMA #5632 · 1 designated area · incident began April 21, 2026
Fire ManagementFireGAApril 22, 2026
HIGHWAY 82 FIRE
FEMA #5630 · 1 designated area · incident began April 20, 2026
Fire ManagementFireFLApril 22, 2026
RAILROAD COMPLEX FIRE
FEMA #5631 · 2 designated areas · incident began April 19, 2026
Fire ManagementFireGAApril 21, 2026
PINELAND ROAD FIRE
FEMA #5629 · 2 designated areas · incident began April 18, 2026
EmergencyTropical StormMPApril 11, 2026
TYPHOON SINLAKU
FEMA #3645 · 5 designated areas · incident began April 11, 2026
EmergencyTropical StormGUApril 11, 2026
TYPHOON SINLAKU
FEMA #3644 · 1 designated area · incident began April 11, 2026
Major DisasterFloodWAApril 7, 2026
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #4906 · 49 designated areas · incident began December 5, 2025
Major DisasterStraight-Line WindsMTApril 7, 2026
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS
FEMA #4902 · 32 designated areas · incident began December 17, 2025
Major DisasterSevere StormORApril 7, 2026
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #4907 · 11 designated areas · incident began December 15, 2025
Major DisasterFloodHIApril 7, 2026
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #4909 · 3 designated areas · incident began March 10, 2026
Major DisasterStraight-Line WindsIDApril 7, 2026
STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS
FEMA #4905 · 10 designated areas · incident began December 16, 2025
Major DisasterWinter StormSCApril 7, 2026
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #4908 · 3 designated areas · incident began January 21, 2026
Major DisasterStraight-Line WindsSDApril 7, 2026
STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS
FEMA #4903 · 3 designated areas · incident began December 17, 2025
Major DisasterFloodMTApril 7, 2026
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4901 · 1 designated area · incident began December 9, 2025
Major DisasterWinter StormAKApril 7, 2026
SEVERE STORM
FEMA #4904 · 1 designated area · incident began December 6, 2025
Fire ManagementFireOKMarch 22, 2026
JUMPING JUNIPER FIRE
FEMA #5628 · 1 designated area · incident began March 22, 2026
Fire ManagementFireOKMarch 22, 2026
DIBBLE CREEK FIRE
FEMA #5627 · 1 designated area · incident began March 22, 2026
Fire ManagementFireOKMarch 19, 2026
BUCK HORN FIRE
FEMA #5626 · 1 designated area · incident began March 19, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a FEMA disaster declaration?: It is an official designation that unlocks federal assistance after a disaster. A Major Disaster (DR) covers events like hurricanes and floods; an Emergency (EM) is more limited; Fire Management (FM) covers wildfires.
How do I apply for FEMA disaster assistance?: If your area is in a declared major disaster, apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362. You will need the disaster number shown on each declaration.
Where does this data come from?: All declarations are pulled live from the official U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) — OpenFEMA API and refresh through the day.

Data source: U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) — OpenFEMA. See our methodology.