What are the most recent disaster declarations in Connecticut?

The most recent FEMA declaration in Connecticut is "HAWTHORNE FIRE " (Fire Management, Fire), declared 2024-10-24. See the full list above.

How do I get FEMA assistance in Connecticut?

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 Connecticut.

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

Connecticut Disaster Declarations

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

Fire ManagementFireOctober 24, 2024
HAWTHORNE FIRE
FEMA #5542 · 2 designated areas · incident began October 21, 2024
Major DisasterSevere StormSeptember 20, 2024
SEVERE STORM, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #4820 · 3 designated areas · incident began August 18, 2024
EmergencySevere StormAugust 21, 2024
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #3612 · 3 designated areas · incident began August 18, 2024
EmergencySevere StormJanuary 13, 2024
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND A POTENTIAL DAM BREACH
FEMA #3604 · 3 designated areas · incident began January 10, 2024
Major DisasterHurricaneOctober 30, 2021
REMNANTS OF HURRICANE IDA
FEMA #4629 · 7 designated areas · incident began September 1, 2021
EmergencyHurricaneAugust 22, 2021
HURRICANE HENRI
FEMA #3564 · 10 designated areas · incident began August 21, 2021
Major DisasterHurricaneJanuary 12, 2021
TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS
FEMA #4580 · 10 designated areas · incident began August 4, 2020
EmergencyHurricaneAugust 6, 2020
TROPICAL STORM ISAIAS
FEMA #3535 · 10 designated areas · incident began August 4, 2020
Major DisasterBiologicalMarch 28, 2020
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
FEMA #4500 · 12 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3439 · 9 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
Major DisasterSevere StormDecember 5, 2018
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4410 · 2 designated areas · incident began September 25, 2018
Major DisasterTornadoAugust 20, 2018
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS
FEMA #4385 · 2 designated areas · incident began May 15, 2018
Major DisasterSevere StormApril 8, 2015
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM
FEMA #4213 · 4 designated areas · incident began January 26, 2015
Major DisasterSevere StormMarch 21, 2013
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM
FEMA #4106 · 9 designated areas · incident began February 8, 2013
EmergencySevere StormFebruary 10, 2013
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #3361 · 9 designated areas · incident began February 8, 2013
Major DisasterHurricaneOctober 30, 2012
HURRICANE SANDY
FEMA #4087 · 8 designated areas · incident began October 27, 2012
EmergencyHurricaneOctober 28, 2012
HURRICANE SANDY
FEMA #3353 · 8 designated areas · incident began October 27, 2012
Major DisasterSevere StormNovember 17, 2011
SEVERE STORM
FEMA #4046 · 7 designated areas · incident began October 29, 2011
EmergencySevere StormOctober 31, 2011
SEVERE STORM
FEMA #3342 · 8 designated areas · incident began October 29, 2011
Major DisasterHurricaneSeptember 2, 2011
TROPICAL STORM IRENE
FEMA #4023 · 8 designated areas · incident began August 27, 2011
EmergencyHurricaneAugust 27, 2011
HURRICANE IRENE
FEMA #3331 · 8 designated areas · incident began August 26, 2011
Major DisasterSnowstormMarch 3, 2011
SNOWSTORM
FEMA #1958 · 8 designated areas · incident began January 11, 2011
Major DisasterSevere StormApril 23, 2010
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1904 · 5 designated areas · incident began March 12, 2010
Major DisasterSevere StormMay 11, 2007
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1700 · 7 designated areas · incident began April 15, 2007
EmergencySnowstormMay 2, 2006
SNOW
FEMA #3266 · 5 designated areas · incident began February 11, 2006
Major DisasterSevere StormDecember 16, 2005
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1619 · 5 designated areas · incident began October 14, 2005
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 13, 2005
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
FEMA #3246 · 8 designated areas · incident began August 29, 2005
EmergencySnowstormFebruary 17, 2005
RECORD SNOW
FEMA #3200 · 8 designated areas · incident began January 22, 2005
EmergencySnowstormJanuary 15, 2004
SNOW
FEMA #3192 · 7 designated areas · incident began December 5, 2003
EmergencySnowstormMarch 11, 2003
SNOW
FEMA #3176 · 8 designated areas · incident began February 17, 2003
Major DisasterHurricaneSeptember 23, 1999
HURRICANE FLOYD
FEMA #1302 · 3 designated areas · incident began September 16, 1999
Major DisasterSnowstormJanuary 24, 1996
BLIZZARD 0F 96
FEMA #1092 · 8 designated areas · incident began January 7, 1996
EmergencySnowstormMarch 16, 1993
SEVERE WINDS & BLIZZARD, RECORD SNOWFALL
FEMA #3098 · 8 designated areas · incident began March 13, 1993
Major DisasterFloodDecember 17, 1992
WINTER STORM & COASTAL FLOODING
FEMA #972 · 3 designated areas · incident began December 10, 1992
Major DisasterHurricaneAugust 30, 1991
HURRICANE BOB
FEMA #916 · 6 designated areas · incident began August 19, 1991
Major DisasterTornadoJuly 17, 1989
SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES
FEMA #837 · 2 designated areas · incident began July 10, 1989
Major DisasterHurricaneOctober 11, 1985
HURRICANE GLORIA
FEMA #747 · 8 designated areas · incident began September 27, 1985
Major DisasterFloodJune 18, 1984
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
FEMA #711 · 6 designated areas · incident began May 27, 1984
Major DisasterFloodJune 14, 1982
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
FEMA #661 · 8 designated areas · incident began June 14, 1982
Major DisasterTornadoOctober 4, 1979
TORNADO & SEVERE STORMS
FEMA #608 · 1 designated area · incident began October 4, 1979

Connecticut — FAQ

What are the most recent disaster declarations in Connecticut?: The most recent FEMA declaration in Connecticut is "HAWTHORNE FIRE " (Fire Management, Fire), declared 2024-10-24. See the full list above.
How do I get FEMA assistance in Connecticut?: 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 Connecticut.
What do the declaration types mean?: DR = Major Disaster (broad federal aid), EM = Emergency (limited aid), FM = Fire Management (wildfire response).

Other states

Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Delaware District of Columbia

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