What are the most recent disaster declarations in Illinois?

The most recent FEMA declaration in Illinois is "SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODNG" (Major Disaster, Flood), declared 2024-09-20. See the full list above.

How do I get FEMA assistance in Illinois?

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 Illinois.

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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Illinois Disaster Declarations

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

Major DisasterFloodSeptember 20, 2024
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODNG
FEMA #4819 · 7 designated areas · incident began July 13, 2024
Major DisasterFloodNovember 20, 2023
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4749 · 1 designated area · incident began September 17, 2023
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 15, 2023
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4728 · 22 designated areas · incident began June 29, 2023
Major DisasterFloodOctober 14, 2022
SEVERE STORM AND FLOODING
FEMA #4676 · 1 designated area · incident began July 25, 2022
EmergencyTornadoDecember 13, 2021
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES
FEMA #3577 · 14 designated areas · incident began December 10, 2021
Major DisasterBiologicalMarch 26, 2020
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
FEMA #4489 · 102 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3435 · 102 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
Major DisasterFloodSeptember 19, 2019
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4461 · 28 designated areas · incident began February 24, 2019
Major DisasterTornadoNovember 26, 2013
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES
FEMA #4157 · 15 designated areas · incident began November 17, 2013
Major DisasterFloodMay 10, 2013
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4116 · 47 designated areas · incident began April 16, 2013
Major DisasterSevere StormJune 7, 2011
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1991 · 21 designated areas · incident began April 19, 2011
Major DisasterSnowstormMarch 17, 2011
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM
FEMA #1960 · 65 designated areas · incident began January 31, 2011
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 19, 2010
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1935 · 11 designated areas · incident began July 19, 2010
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 2, 2009
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES
FEMA #1850 · 8 designated areas · incident began May 8, 2009
Major DisasterSevere StormMarch 2, 2009
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #1826 · 9 designated areas · incident began January 26, 2009
Major DisasterSevere StormOctober 3, 2008
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1800 · 16 designated areas · incident began September 13, 2008
Major DisasterSevere StormJune 24, 2008
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1771 · 25 designated areas · incident began June 1, 2008
EmergencySnowstormMarch 13, 2008
RECORD SNOW AND NEAR RECORD SNOW
FEMA #3283 · 8 designated areas · incident began February 5, 2008
Major DisasterSevere StormMarch 7, 2008
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1747 · 2 designated areas · incident began January 7, 2008
Major DisasterSevere StormSeptember 25, 2007
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1729 · 9 designated areas · incident began August 20, 2007
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 30, 2007
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1722 · 2 designated areas · incident began August 7, 2007
Major DisasterSevere Ice StormFebruary 9, 2007
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #1681 · 18 designated areas · incident began November 30, 2006
EmergencySnowstormDecember 29, 2006
SNOW
FEMA #3269 · 26 designated areas · incident began November 30, 2006
Major DisasterSevere StormMarch 28, 2006
TORNADOES AND SEVERE STORMS
FEMA #1633 · 6 designated areas · incident began March 11, 2006
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 7, 2005
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
FEMA #3230 · 102 designated areas · incident began August 29, 2005
EmergencySnowstormFebruary 1, 2005
RECORD/NEAR RECORD SNOW
FEMA #3199 · 16 designated areas · incident began December 21, 2004
Major DisasterSevere StormApril 23, 2004
SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES
FEMA #1513 · 4 designated areas · incident began April 20, 2004
Major DisasterSevere StormMay 15, 2003
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #1469 · 16 designated areas · incident began May 6, 2003
Major DisasterTornadoMay 21, 2002
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING
FEMA #1416 · 68 designated areas · incident began April 21, 2002
Major DisasterFloodMay 9, 2001
FLOODING
FEMA #1368 · 10 designated areas · incident began April 18, 2001
EmergencySnowstormJanuary 17, 2001
ILLINOIS WINTER SNOW STORMS
FEMA #3161 · 27 designated areas · incident began December 11, 2000
Major DisasterSevere StormMay 28, 1999
SEVERE STORMS AND FLASH FLOODING
FEMA #1278 · 1 designated area · incident began May 16, 1999
EmergencySnowstormJanuary 8, 1999
IL-WINTER STORM 1/1/99
FEMA #3134 · 52 designated areas · incident began January 1, 1999
Major DisasterSevere StormSeptember 17, 1997
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1188 · 1 designated area · incident began August 16, 1997
Major DisasterSevere StormMarch 21, 1997
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1170 · 6 designated areas · incident began March 1, 1997
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 25, 1996
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1129 · 11 designated areas · incident began July 17, 1996
Major DisasterSevere StormMay 6, 1996
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1112 · 28 designated areas · incident began April 28, 1996
Major DisasterSevere StormApril 23, 1996
SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES
FEMA #1110 · 5 designated areas · incident began April 18, 1996
Major DisasterSevere StormMay 30, 1995
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1053 · 19 designated areas · incident began May 15, 1995
Major DisasterSevere StormApril 26, 1994
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1025 · 16 designated areas · incident began April 9, 1994

Illinois — FAQ

What are the most recent disaster declarations in Illinois?: The most recent FEMA declaration in Illinois is "SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODNG" (Major Disaster, Flood), declared 2024-09-20. See the full list above.
How do I get FEMA assistance in Illinois?: 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 Illinois.
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.