What are the most recent disaster declarations in Kentucky?

The most recent FEMA declaration in Kentucky is "SEVERE WINTER STORM" (Major Disaster, Winter Storm), declared 2026-05-29. See the full list above.

How do I get FEMA assistance in Kentucky?

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 Kentucky.

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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Kentucky Disaster Declarations

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

Major DisasterWinter StormMay 29, 2026
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #4913 · 18 designated areas · incident began January 23, 2026
EmergencyWinter StormJanuary 24, 2026
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #3633 · 120 designated areas · incident began January 23, 2026
Major DisasterSevere StormMay 23, 2025
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES
FEMA #4875 · 39 designated areas · incident began May 16, 2025
Major DisasterSevere StormApril 24, 2025
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #4864 · 91 designated areas · incident began April 2, 2025
EmergencySevere StormApril 3, 2025
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #3626 · 120 designated areas · incident began April 2, 2025
Major DisasterSevere StormFebruary 24, 2025
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #4860 · 69 designated areas · incident began February 14, 2025
EmergencySevere StormFebruary 16, 2025
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES
FEMA #3624 · 120 designated areas · incident began February 14, 2025
Major DisasterTropical StormNovember 26, 2024
REMNANTS OF HURRICANE HELENE
FEMA #4848 · 34 designated areas · incident began September 27, 2024
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 23, 2024
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #4804 · 58 designated areas · incident began May 21, 2024
Major DisasterSevere StormMay 22, 2024
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #4782 · 11 designated areas · incident began April 2, 2024
Major DisasterFloodMay 9, 2023
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #4711 · 22 designated areas · incident began February 15, 2023
Major DisasterSevere StormApril 10, 2023
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #4702 · 88 designated areas · incident began March 3, 2023
Major DisasterFloodJuly 29, 2022
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #4663 · 20 designated areas · incident began July 26, 2022
Major DisasterSevere StormFebruary 27, 2022
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES
FEMA #4643 · 13 designated areas · incident began December 31, 2021
Major DisasterTornadoDecember 12, 2021
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES
FEMA #4630 · 23 designated areas · incident began December 10, 2021
EmergencyTornadoDecember 11, 2021
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES
FEMA #3575 · 16 designated areas · incident began December 10, 2021
Major DisasterFloodApril 23, 2021
SEVERE, STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #4595 · 50 designated areas · incident began February 27, 2021
Major DisasterSevere Ice StormMarch 31, 2021
SEVERE WINTER STORMS, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #4592 · 45 designated areas · incident began February 8, 2021
Major DisasterSevere StormApril 24, 2020
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #4540 · 27 designated areas · incident began February 3, 2020
Major DisasterBiologicalMarch 28, 2020
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
FEMA #4497 · 16 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020

Kentucky — FAQ

What are the most recent disaster declarations in Kentucky?: The most recent FEMA declaration in Kentucky is "SEVERE WINTER STORM" (Major Disaster, Winter Storm), declared 2026-05-29. See the full list above.
How do I get FEMA assistance in Kentucky?: 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 Kentucky.
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.