What are the most recent disaster declarations in Colorado?

The most recent FEMA declaration in Colorado is "OAK FIRE" (Fire Management, Fire), declared 2025-08-11. See the full list above.

How do I get FEMA assistance in Colorado?

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 Colorado.

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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Colorado Disaster Declarations

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

Fire ManagementFireAugust 11, 2025
OAK FIRE
FEMA #5606 · 1 designated area · incident began August 10, 2025
Fire ManagementFireAugust 6, 2025
ELK FIRE
FEMA #5604 · 1 designated area · incident began August 2, 2025
Fire ManagementFireAugust 6, 2025
LEE FIRE
FEMA #5603 · 1 designated area · incident began August 2, 2025
Fire ManagementFireAugust 1, 2024
QUARRY FIRE
FEMA #5526 · 1 designated area · incident began August 1, 2024
Fire ManagementFireJuly 31, 2024
STONE MOUNTAIN FIRE
FEMA #5525 · 2 designated areas · incident began July 30, 2024
Fire ManagementFireJuly 31, 2024
ALEXANDER MOUNTAIN FIRE
FEMA #5524 · 1 designated area · incident began July 31, 2024
Major DisasterFloodAugust 25, 2023
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES
FEMA #4731 · 14 designated areas · incident began June 8, 2023
Major DisasterFireDecember 31, 2021
WILDFIRES AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS
FEMA #4634 · 1 designated area · incident began December 30, 2021
Fire ManagementFireDecember 30, 2021
MARSHALL FIRE
FEMA #5423 · 1 designated area · incident began December 30, 2021
Major DisasterFireJanuary 15, 2021
WILDFIRES
FEMA #4581 · 2 designated areas · incident began September 6, 2020
Fire ManagementFireOctober 17, 2020
CALWOOD FIRE
FEMA #5379 · 1 designated area · incident began October 17, 2020
Fire ManagementFireOctober 17, 2020
EAST TROUBLESOME FIRE
FEMA #5378 · 1 designated area · incident began October 17, 2020
Fire ManagementFireSeptember 6, 2020
CAMERON PEAK FIRE
FEMA #5349 · 1 designated area · incident began September 6, 2020
Fire ManagementFireAugust 19, 2020
PINE GULCH FIRE
FEMA #5335 · 2 designated areas · incident began August 19, 2020
Fire ManagementFireAugust 19, 2020
GRIZZLY CREEK FIRE
FEMA #5334 · 2 designated areas · incident began August 13, 2020
Major DisasterBiologicalMarch 28, 2020
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
FEMA #4498 · 66 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3436 · 66 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
Fire ManagementFireJuly 4, 2018
LAKE CHRISTINE FIRE
FEMA #5249 · 1 designated area · incident began July 4, 2018
Fire ManagementFireJune 30, 2018
CHATEAU FIRE
FEMA #5247 · 1 designated area · incident began June 30, 2018
Fire ManagementFireJune 28, 2018
SPRING CREEK FIRE
FEMA #5246 · 2 designated areas · incident began June 28, 2018
Fire ManagementFireOctober 17, 2016
JUNKINS FIRE
FEMA #5157 · 2 designated areas · incident began October 17, 2016
Fire ManagementFireOctober 4, 2016
BEULAH HILL FIRE
FEMA #5155 · 1 designated area · incident began October 4, 2016
Fire ManagementFireJuly 10, 2016
COLD SPRINGS FIRE
FEMA #5133 · statewide · incident began July 9, 2016
Major DisasterFloodJuly 16, 2015
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #4229 · 15 designated areas · incident began May 4, 2015
Major DisasterFloodSeptember 14, 2013
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #4145 · 18 designated areas · incident began September 11, 2013
EmergencyFloodSeptember 12, 2013
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #3365 · 15 designated areas · incident began September 11, 2013
Major DisasterFireJuly 26, 2013
ROYAL GORGE FIRE
FEMA #4133 · 1 designated area · incident began June 11, 2013
Major DisasterFireJuly 26, 2013
BLACK FOREST WILDFIRE
FEMA #4134 · 1 designated area · incident began June 11, 2013
Fire ManagementFireJune 21, 2013
WEST FORK FIRE COMPLEX
FEMA #5031 · 2 designated areas · incident began June 21, 2013
Fire ManagementFireJune 21, 2013
EAST PEAK FIRE
FEMA #5030 · 1 designated area · incident began June 19, 2013
Fire ManagementFireJune 11, 2013
ROYAL GORGE FIRE
FEMA #5028 · 1 designated area · incident began June 11, 2013
Fire ManagementFireJune 11, 2013
BLACK FOREST FIRE
FEMA #5027 · 1 designated area · incident began June 11, 2013
Fire ManagementFireOctober 23, 2012
WETMORE FIRE
FEMA #5022 · 2 designated areas · incident began October 23, 2012
Major DisasterFireJune 28, 2012
HIGH PARK AND WALDO CANYON WILDFIRES
FEMA #4067 · 3 designated areas · incident began June 9, 2012
Fire ManagementFireJune 24, 2012
WALDO CANYON FIRE
FEMA #2984 · 1 designated area · incident began June 23, 2012
Fire ManagementFireJune 24, 2012
WEBER FIRE
FEMA #2985 · 1 designated area · incident began June 23, 2012
Fire ManagementFireJune 9, 2012
HIGH PARK FIRE
FEMA #2980 · 1 designated area · incident began June 9, 2012
Fire ManagementFireMarch 26, 2012
LOWER NORTH FORK FIRE
FEMA #2975 · 1 designated area · incident began March 26, 2012
Fire ManagementFireJune 16, 2011
DUCKETT FIRE
FEMA #2923 · 2 designated areas · incident began June 15, 2011
Fire ManagementFireApril 3, 2011
CRYSTAL FIRE
FEMA #2877 · 1 designated area · incident began April 3, 2011

Colorado — FAQ

What are the most recent disaster declarations in Colorado?: The most recent FEMA declaration in Colorado is "OAK FIRE" (Fire Management, Fire), declared 2025-08-11. See the full list above.
How do I get FEMA assistance in Colorado?: 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 Colorado.
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.