What are the most recent disaster declarations in Hawaii?

The most recent FEMA declaration in Hawaii is "SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES" (Major Disaster, Flood), declared 2026-04-07. See the full list above.

How do I get FEMA assistance in Hawaii?

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 Hawaii.

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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Hawaii Disaster Declarations

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

Major DisasterFloodApril 7, 2026
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #4909 · 3 designated areas · incident began March 10, 2026
Fire ManagementFireSeptember 23, 2025
HOLOMUA FIRE
FEMA #5613 · 1 designated area · incident began September 23, 2025
Fire ManagementFireAugust 19, 2025
KUNIA ROAD FIRE
FEMA #5609 · 1 designated area · incident began August 19, 2025
Major DisasterFloodJune 17, 2024
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES
FEMA #4793 · 1 designated area · incident began April 11, 2024
Major DisasterFireAugust 10, 2023
WILDFIRES AND HIGH WINDS
FEMA #4724 · 2 designated areas · incident began August 8, 2023
Fire ManagementFireAugust 9, 2023
MAUNA KEA BEACH FIRE
FEMA #5478 · 1 designated area · incident began August 8, 2023
Fire ManagementFireAugust 9, 2023
PULEHU FIRE
FEMA #5477 · 1 designated area · incident began August 9, 2023
Fire ManagementFireAugust 9, 2023
LAHAINA FIRE
FEMA #5475 · 1 designated area · incident began August 9, 2023
Fire ManagementFireAugust 9, 2023
UPCOUNTRY FIRE
FEMA #5476 · 1 designated area · incident began August 9, 2023
Fire ManagementFireAugust 8, 2023
KOHALA RANCH FIRE
FEMA #5474 · 1 designated area · incident began August 8, 2023
Major DisasterSevere StormFebruary 15, 2022
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES
FEMA #4639 · 2 designated areas · incident began December 5, 2021
Fire ManagementFireAugust 1, 2021
MANA ROAD FIRE
FEMA #5404 · 1 designated area · incident began August 1, 2021
Major DisasterFloodMay 13, 2021
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES
FEMA #4604 · 1 designated area · incident began March 8, 2021
EmergencyHurricaneJuly 25, 2020
HURRICANE DOUGLAS
FEMA #3529 · 4 designated areas · incident began July 23, 2020
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 9, 2020
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4549 · 1 designated area · incident began March 27, 2020
Major DisasterBiologicalApril 1, 2020
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
FEMA #4510 · 5 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3431 · 4 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
Fire ManagementFireOctober 23, 2019
KAHANA RIDGE FIRE
FEMA #5294 · 1 designated area · incident began October 22, 2019
Major DisasterHurricaneSeptember 27, 2018
HURRICANE LANE
FEMA #4395 · 3 designated areas · incident began August 22, 2018
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 12, 2018
TROPICAL STORM OLIVIA
FEMA #3404 · 4 designated areas · incident began September 9, 2018
EmergencyHurricaneAugust 22, 2018
HURRICANE LANE
FEMA #3399 · 4 designated areas · incident began August 22, 2018
Major DisasterVolcanic EruptionMay 11, 2018
KILAUEA VOLCANIC ERUPTION AND EARTHQUAKES
FEMA #4366 · 1 designated area · incident began May 3, 2018
Major DisasterFloodMay 8, 2018
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #4365 · 2 designated areas · incident began April 13, 2018
Major DisasterMud/LandslideOctober 6, 2016
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #4282 · 1 designated area · incident began September 11, 2016
Major DisasterVolcanic EruptionNovember 3, 2014
PU'U O'O VOLCANIC ERUPTION AND LAVA FLOW
FEMA #4201 · 1 designated area · incident began September 4, 2014
Major DisasterSevere StormSeptember 12, 2014
TROPICAL STORM ISELLE
FEMA #4194 · 2 designated areas · incident began August 7, 2014
Major DisasterSevere StormApril 18, 2012
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES
FEMA #4062 · 2 designated areas · incident began March 3, 2012
Major DisasterTsunamiApril 8, 2011
TSUNAMI WAVES
FEMA #1967 · 3 designated areas · incident began March 11, 2011
Fire ManagementFireJune 9, 2010
MAALAEA FIRE
FEMA #2844 · 1 designated area · incident began June 8, 2010
Fire ManagementFireAugust 31, 2009
KAUNAKAKAI FIRE
FEMA #2834 · 1 designated area · incident began August 29, 2009
Major DisasterFloodJanuary 5, 2009
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1814 · 2 designated areas · incident began December 10, 2008
Major DisasterSevere StormFebruary 6, 2008
SEVERE STORMS, HIGH SURF, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #1743 · 3 designated areas · incident began December 4, 2007
Fire ManagementFireOctober 28, 2007
PUAKO FIRE
FEMA #2740 · 1 designated area · incident began October 28, 2007
Fire ManagementFireAugust 17, 2007
KOHALA MOUNTAIN ROAD FIRE
FEMA #2722 · 1 designated area · incident began August 16, 2007
Fire ManagementFireAugust 14, 2007
WAIALUA FIRE
FEMA #2720 · 1 designated area · incident began August 14, 2007
Fire ManagementFireJune 28, 2007
OLOWALU FIRE
FEMA #2701 · 1 designated area · incident began June 27, 2007
Major DisasterEarthquakeOctober 17, 2006
EARTHQUAKE
FEMA #1664 · 4 designated areas · incident began October 15, 2006
Fire ManagementFireSeptember 2, 2006
MA'ALAEA FIRE
FEMA #2673 · 1 designated area · incident began September 1, 2006
Major DisasterSevere StormMay 2, 2006
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #1640 · 2 designated areas · incident began February 20, 2006
Fire ManagementFireAugust 19, 2005
WAIKELE FIRE
FEMA #2577 · 1 designated area · incident began August 17, 2005

Hawaii — FAQ

What are the most recent disaster declarations in Hawaii?: The most recent FEMA declaration in Hawaii is "SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES" (Major Disaster, Flood), declared 2026-04-07. See the full list above.
How do I get FEMA assistance in Hawaii?: 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 Hawaii.
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.