What are the most recent disaster declarations in Arkansas?

The most recent FEMA declaration in Arkansas is "SEVERE WINTER STORM" (Emergency, Winter Storm), declared 2026-01-24. See the full list above.

How do I get FEMA assistance in Arkansas?

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 Arkansas.

What do the declaration types mean?

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

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Arkansas Disaster Declarations

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

EmergencyWinter StormJanuary 24, 2026
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #3636 · 75 designated areas · incident began January 23, 2026
Major DisasterFloodMay 21, 2025
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4873 · 41 designated areas · incident began April 2, 2025
Major DisasterSevere StormMay 8, 2025
SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES
FEMA #4865 · 9 designated areas · incident began March 14, 2025
EmergencySevere StormApril 5, 2025
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #3627 · 75 designated areas · incident began April 2, 2025
Major DisasterSevere StormMay 30, 2024
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4788 · 11 designated areas · incident began May 24, 2024
Major DisasterSevere StormNovember 14, 2023
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES
FEMA #4748 · 4 designated areas · incident began June 25, 2023
Major DisasterWinter StormApril 4, 2023
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #4700 · 13 designated areas · incident began January 30, 2023
Major DisasterSevere StormApril 2, 2023
SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES
FEMA #4698 · 3 designated areas · incident began March 31, 2023
Major DisasterTornadoDecember 23, 2021
SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES
FEMA #4633 · 5 designated areas · incident began December 10, 2021
EmergencyHurricaneAugust 27, 2020
HURRICANE LAURA
FEMA #3541 · 75 designated areas · incident began August 26, 2020
Major DisasterTornadoJuly 10, 2020
SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS
FEMA #4556 · 12 designated areas · incident began April 12, 2020
Major DisasterTornadoMay 8, 2020
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS
FEMA #4544 · 1 designated area · incident began March 28, 2020
Major DisasterBiologicalApril 3, 2020
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
FEMA #4518 · 76 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3461 · 76 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
Major DisasterFloodSeptember 13, 2019
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4460 · 3 designated areas · incident began June 23, 2019
Major DisasterFloodJune 8, 2019
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4441 · 17 designated areas · incident began May 21, 2019
EmergencyFloodMay 30, 2019
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #3414 · 16 designated areas · incident began May 21, 2019
Major DisasterSevere StormJune 15, 2017
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4318 · 32 designated areas · incident began April 26, 2017
Major DisasterSevere StormMay 6, 2016
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4270 · 12 designated areas · incident began March 8, 2016
Major DisasterSevere StormFebruary 5, 2016
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4254 · 38 designated areas · incident began December 26, 2015
Major DisasterSevere StormJune 26, 2015
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4226 · 29 designated areas · incident began May 7, 2015
Major DisasterSevere StormApril 29, 2014
SEVERE STORMS,TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4174 · 12 designated areas · incident began April 27, 2014
Major DisasterSevere Ice StormJanuary 6, 2014
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #4160 · 14 designated areas · incident began December 5, 2013
Major DisasterSevere StormSeptember 4, 2013
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4143 · 6 designated areas · incident began August 8, 2013
Major DisasterSevere StormJune 25, 2013
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4124 · 11 designated areas · incident began May 30, 2013
Major DisasterSevere Ice StormJanuary 29, 2013
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #4100 · 8 designated areas · incident began December 25, 2012
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 8, 2011
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4000 · 3 designated areas · incident began May 24, 2011
Major DisasterSevere StormMay 2, 2011
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING
FEMA #1975 · 60 designated areas · incident began April 14, 2011
Major DisasterSevere StormFebruary 4, 2010
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1872 · 25 designated areas · incident began December 23, 2009
Major DisasterSevere StormDecember 3, 2009
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #1861 · 38 designated areas · incident began October 29, 2009
Major DisasterSevere StormJune 16, 2009
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #1845 · 38 designated areas · incident began April 27, 2009
Major DisasterTornadoApril 27, 2009
SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES
FEMA #1834 · 5 designated areas · incident began April 9, 2009
Major DisasterSevere StormFebruary 6, 2009
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #1819 · 30 designated areas · incident began January 26, 2009
EmergencySevere Ice StormJanuary 28, 2009
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #3301 · 48 designated areas · incident began January 26, 2009
Major DisasterSevere StormOctober 22, 2008
TROPICAL STORM IKE
FEMA #1804 · 20 designated areas · incident began September 13, 2008
Major DisasterHurricaneSeptember 18, 2008
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING ASSOCIATED WITH HURRICANE GUSTAV
FEMA #1793 · 18 designated areas · incident began September 2, 2008
Major DisasterSevere StormMay 20, 2008
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES
FEMA #1758 · 12 designated areas · incident began May 2, 2008
Major DisasterSevere StormMarch 26, 2008
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #1751 · 29 designated areas · incident began March 18, 2008

Arkansas — FAQ

What are the most recent disaster declarations in Arkansas?: The most recent FEMA declaration in Arkansas is "SEVERE WINTER STORM" (Emergency, Winter Storm), declared 2026-01-24. See the full list above.
How do I get FEMA assistance in Arkansas?: 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 Arkansas.
What do the declaration types mean?: DR = Major Disaster (broad federal aid), EM = Emergency (limited aid), FM = Fire Management (wildfire response).

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