What are the most recent disaster declarations in Alabama?

The most recent FEMA declaration in Alabama is "HURRICANE HELENE" (Emergency, Hurricane), declared 2024-09-26. See the full list above.

How do I get FEMA assistance in Alabama?

If your county is in a declared major disaster, apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 and reference the disaster number shown for Alabama.

What do the declaration types mean?

DR = Major Disaster (broad federal aid), EM = Emergency (limited aid), FM = Fire Management (wildfire response).

Loading Legacy

Chat with us

Safety · Official FEMA Data

Alabama Disaster Declarations

Recent FEMA disaster and emergency declarations for Alabama, with incident type, date, and disaster number. Live data from the official OpenFEMA database.

EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 26, 2024
HURRICANE HELENE
FEMA #3618 · 67 designated areas · incident began September 22, 2024
Major DisasterSevere StormMay 5, 2023
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES
FEMA #4710 · 10 designated areas · incident began March 24, 2023
Major DisasterSevere StormJanuary 15, 2023
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES
FEMA #4684 · 13 designated areas · incident began January 12, 2023
Major DisasterSevere StormDecember 21, 2021
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4632 · 2 designated areas · incident began October 6, 2021
Major DisasterSevere StormApril 26, 2021
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES
FEMA #4596 · 8 designated areas · incident began March 25, 2021
Major DisasterBiologicalMarch 28, 2021
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
FEMA #4591 · 1 designated area · incident began January 20, 2020
Major DisasterHurricaneDecember 10, 2020
HURRICANE ZETA
FEMA #4573 · 21 designated areas · incident began October 28, 2020
Major DisasterHurricaneSeptember 20, 2020
HURRICANE SALLY
FEMA #4563 · 15 designated areas · incident began September 14, 2020
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 14, 2020
HURRICANE SALLY
FEMA #3545 · 68 designated areas · incident began September 14, 2020
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 10, 2020
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
FEMA #4555 · 7 designated areas · incident began April 12, 2020
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 10, 2020
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES
FEMA #4554 · 10 designated areas · incident began April 19, 2020
Major DisasterSevere StormMay 21, 2020
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4546 · 19 designated areas · incident began February 5, 2020
Major DisasterBiologicalMarch 29, 2020
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
FEMA #4503 · 69 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3472 · 68 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3528 · 1 designated area · incident began January 20, 2020
Major DisasterSevere StormApril 17, 2019
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4426 · 12 designated areas · incident began February 19, 2019
Major DisasterTornadoMarch 5, 2019
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES
FEMA #4419 · 1 designated area · incident began March 3, 2019
Major DisasterHurricaneNovember 5, 2018
HURRICANE MICHAEL
FEMA #4406 · 5 designated areas · incident began October 10, 2018
EmergencyHurricaneOctober 12, 2018
HURRICANE MICHAEL
FEMA #3407 · 18 designated areas · incident began October 10, 2018
Major DisasterSevere StormApril 26, 2018
SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES
FEMA #4362 · 4 designated areas · incident began March 19, 2018
Major DisasterHurricaneNovember 16, 2017
HURRICANE NATE
FEMA #4349 · 8 designated areas · incident began October 6, 2017
EmergencyHurricaneOctober 8, 2017
HURRICANE NATE
FEMA #3394 · 40 designated areas · incident began October 6, 2017
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 11, 2017
HURRICANE IRMA
FEMA #3389 · 68 designated areas · incident began September 8, 2017
Major DisasterSevere StormJanuary 21, 2016
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4251 · 39 designated areas · incident began December 23, 2015
Major DisasterSevere StormMay 2, 2014
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4176 · 21 designated areas · incident began April 28, 2014
Major DisasterHurricaneSeptember 21, 2012
HURRICANE ISAAC
FEMA #4082 · 8 designated areas · incident began August 26, 2012
Major DisasterSevere StormFebruary 1, 2012
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4052 · 3 designated areas · incident began January 22, 2012
Major DisasterSevere StormApril 28, 2011
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #1971 · 67 designated areas · incident began April 15, 2011
EmergencySevere StormApril 27, 2011
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS
FEMA #3319 · 67 designated areas · incident began April 27, 2011
Major DisasterSevere StormMay 3, 2010
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #1908 · 3 designated areas · incident began April 24, 2010
Major DisasterSevere StormDecember 31, 2009
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1870 · 14 designated areas · incident began December 12, 2009
Major DisasterHurricaneDecember 22, 2009
TROPICAL STORM IDA
FEMA #1866 · 2 designated areas · incident began November 9, 2009
Major DisasterSevere StormJune 3, 2009
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS
FEMA #1842 · 4 designated areas · incident began May 6, 2009
Major DisasterSevere StormMay 8, 2009
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS
FEMA #1836 · 6 designated areas · incident began April 10, 2009
Major DisasterSevere StormApril 28, 2009
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, TORNADOES & STRAIGHT-LINE
FEMA #1835 · 21 designated areas · incident began March 25, 2009
Major DisasterSevere StormSeptember 26, 2008
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING ASSOCIATED WITH HURRICANE IKE
FEMA #1797 · 2 designated areas · incident began September 12, 2008
Major DisasterHurricaneSeptember 10, 2008
HURRICANE GUSTAV
FEMA #1789 · 2 designated areas · incident began August 29, 2008
EmergencyHurricaneAugust 30, 2008
HURRICANE GUSTAV
FEMA #3292 · 67 designated areas · incident began August 29, 2008
Major DisasterSevere StormMarch 3, 2007
SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES
FEMA #1687 · 8 designated areas · incident began March 1, 2007
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 10, 2005
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
FEMA #3237 · 67 designated areas · incident began August 29, 2005

Alabama — FAQ

What are the most recent disaster declarations in Alabama?: The most recent FEMA declaration in Alabama is "HURRICANE HELENE" (Emergency, Hurricane), declared 2024-09-26. See the full list above.
How do I get FEMA assistance in Alabama?: If your county is in a declared major disaster, apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 and reference the disaster number shown for Alabama.
What do the declaration types mean?: DR = Major Disaster (broad federal aid), EM = Emergency (limited aid), FM = Fire Management (wildfire response).

Other states

Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia

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