What are the most recent disaster declarations in Florida?

The most recent FEMA declaration in Florida is "COW CREEK FIRE" (Fire Management, Fire), declared 2026-04-23. See the full list above.

How do I get FEMA assistance in Florida?

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 Florida.

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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Florida Disaster Declarations

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

Fire ManagementFireApril 23, 2026
COW CREEK FIRE
FEMA #5632 · 1 designated area · incident began April 21, 2026
Fire ManagementFireApril 22, 2026
RAILROAD COMPLEX FIRE
FEMA #5631 · 2 designated areas · incident began April 19, 2026
Major DisasterHurricaneNovember 5, 2024
HURRICANE MILTON
FEMA #4844 · 7 designated areas · incident began October 5, 2024
Major DisasterHurricaneOctober 11, 2024
HURRICANE MILTON
FEMA #4834 · 52 designated areas · incident began October 5, 2024
EmergencyHurricaneOctober 8, 2024
HURRICANE MILTON
FEMA #3623 · 7 designated areas · incident began October 5, 2024
EmergencyHurricaneOctober 7, 2024
HURRICANE MILTON
FEMA #3622 · 51 designated areas · incident began October 5, 2024
Major DisasterHurricaneSeptember 28, 2024
HURRICANE HELENE
FEMA #4828 · 47 designated areas · incident began September 23, 2024
EmergencyTropical StormSeptember 24, 2024
TROPICAL STORM HELENE
FEMA #3615 · 41 designated areas · incident began September 23, 2024
Major DisasterTropical StormAugust 10, 2024
HURRICANE DEBBY
FEMA #4806 · 61 designated areas · incident began August 1, 2024
EmergencyTropical StormAugust 3, 2024
TROPICAL STORM DEBBY
FEMA #3605 · 61 designated areas · incident began August 1, 2024
Major DisasterSevere StormJune 17, 2024
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES
FEMA #4794 · 13 designated areas · incident began May 10, 2024
Major DisasterHurricaneAugust 31, 2023
HURRICANE IDALIA
FEMA #4734 · 49 designated areas · incident began August 27, 2023
EmergencyTropical StormAugust 28, 2023
TROPICAL STORM IDALIA
FEMA #3596 · 49 designated areas · incident began August 27, 2023
Major DisasterFloodApril 27, 2023
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4709 · 1 designated area · incident began April 12, 2023
Major DisasterHurricaneDecember 13, 2022
HURRICANE NICOLE
FEMA #4680 · 63 designated areas · incident began November 7, 2022
EmergencyTropical StormNovember 9, 2022
SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA TROPICAL STORM NICOLE
FEMA #3588 · 7 designated areas · incident began November 7, 2022
EmergencyTropical StormNovember 8, 2022
TROPICAL STORM NICOLE
FEMA #3587 · 47 designated areas · incident began November 7, 2022
Major DisasterHurricaneSeptember 30, 2022
HURRICANE IAN - SEMINOLE TRIBE OF FLORIDA
FEMA #4675 · 6 designated areas · incident began September 23, 2022
Major DisasterHurricaneSeptember 29, 2022
HURRICANE IAN
FEMA #4673 · 69 designated areas · incident began September 23, 2022
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 24, 2022
TROPICAL STORM IAN
FEMA #3584 · 69 designated areas · incident began September 23, 2022
Fire ManagementFireMarch 6, 2022
CHIPOLA FIRE COMPLEX
FEMA #5426 · 2 designated areas · incident began March 4, 2022
Fire ManagementFireMarch 4, 2022
1707 ADKINS AVE FIRE
FEMA #5424 · 1 designated area · incident began March 4, 2022
EmergencyHurricaneAugust 16, 2021
TROPICAL STORM FRED
FEMA #3562 · 23 designated areas · incident began August 13, 2021
EmergencySevere StormJuly 4, 2021
TROPICAL STORM ELSA
FEMA #3561 · 37 designated areas · incident began July 4, 2021
EmergencyOtherJune 25, 2021
SURFSIDE BUILDING COLLAPSE
FEMA #3560 · 1 designated area · incident began June 24, 2021
EmergencyHurricaneNovember 11, 2020
HURRICANE ETA
FEMA #3551 · 13 designated areas · incident began November 7, 2020
Major DisasterHurricaneSeptember 23, 2020
HURRICANE SALLY
FEMA #4564 · 14 designated areas · incident began September 14, 2020
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 15, 2020
HURRICANE SALLY
FEMA #3546 · 13 designated areas · incident began September 14, 2020
EmergencyHurricaneAugust 1, 2020
HURRICANE ISAIAS
FEMA #3533 · 19 designated areas · incident began July 31, 2020
Fire ManagementFireMay 13, 2020
36TH AVENUE FIRE
FEMA #5309 · 1 designated area · incident began May 13, 2020
Major DisasterBiologicalMay 8, 2020
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
FEMA #4545 · 7 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
Fire ManagementFireMay 7, 2020
MUSSETT BAYOU FIRE
FEMA #5308 · 1 designated area · incident began May 6, 2020
Fire ManagementFireMay 6, 2020
5 MILE SWAMP FIRE
FEMA #5307 · 1 designated area · incident began May 6, 2020
Major DisasterBiologicalMarch 25, 2020
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
FEMA #4486 · 70 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3432 · 67 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3468 · 6 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
Major DisasterHurricaneOctober 21, 2019
HURRICANE DORIAN
FEMA #4468 · 14 designated areas · incident began August 28, 2019
EmergencyHurricaneAugust 31, 2019
HURRICANE DORIAN
FEMA #3420 · 6 designated areas · incident began August 28, 2019
EmergencyHurricaneAugust 30, 2019
HURRICANE DORIAN
FEMA #3419 · 1 designated area · incident began August 28, 2019

Florida — FAQ

What are the most recent disaster declarations in Florida?: The most recent FEMA declaration in Florida is "COW CREEK FIRE" (Fire Management, Fire), declared 2026-04-23. See the full list above.
How do I get FEMA assistance in Florida?: 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 Florida.
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.