What are the most recent disaster declarations in Louisiana?

The most recent FEMA declaration in Louisiana is "SEVERE WINTER STORM" (Major Disaster, Winter Storm), declared 2026-02-18. See the full list above.

How do I get FEMA assistance in Louisiana?

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 Louisiana.

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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Louisiana Disaster Declarations

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

Major DisasterWinter StormFebruary 18, 2026
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #4900 · 18 designated areas · incident began January 23, 2026
EmergencyWinter StormJanuary 24, 2026
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #3638 · 64 designated areas · incident began January 23, 2026
Major DisasterHurricaneSeptember 16, 2024
HURRICANE FRANCINE
FEMA #4817 · 22 designated areas · incident began September 9, 2024
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 10, 2024
TROPICAL STORM FRANCINE
FEMA #3614 · 64 designated areas · incident began September 10, 2024
EmergencyOtherSeptember 27, 2023
SEAWATER INTRUSION
FEMA #3600 · 5 designated areas · incident began September 20, 2023
Fire ManagementFireAugust 30, 2023
HIGHWAY 113 FIRE
FEMA #5486 · 2 designated areas · incident began August 30, 2023
Fire ManagementFireAugust 27, 2023
LIONS CAMP ROAD FIRE
FEMA #5485 · 1 designated area · incident began August 26, 2023
Fire ManagementFireAugust 25, 2023
IDA FIRE
FEMA #5484 · 1 designated area · incident began August 25, 2023
Fire ManagementFireAugust 23, 2023
TIGER ISLAND FIRE
FEMA #5482 · 1 designated area · incident began August 23, 2023
EmergencyCoastal StormSeptember 13, 2021
TROPICAL STORM NICHOLAS
FEMA #3574 · 64 designated areas · incident began September 12, 2021
Major DisasterHurricaneAugust 29, 2021
HURRICANE IDA
FEMA #4611 · 64 designated areas · incident began August 26, 2021
EmergencyHurricaneAugust 27, 2021
TROPICAL STORM IDA
FEMA #3568 · 64 designated areas · incident began August 26, 2021
Major DisasterFloodJune 2, 2021
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4606 · 7 designated areas · incident began May 17, 2021
Major DisasterSevere Ice StormMarch 9, 2021
SEVERE WINTER STORMS
FEMA #4590 · 64 designated areas · incident began February 11, 2021
EmergencySevere Ice StormFebruary 18, 2021
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #3556 · 64 designated areas · incident began February 11, 2021
Major DisasterHurricaneJanuary 12, 2021
HURRICANE ZETA
FEMA #4577 · 35 designated areas · incident began October 26, 2020
EmergencyHurricaneOctober 27, 2020
TROPICAL STORM ZETA
FEMA #3549 · 64 designated areas · incident began October 26, 2020
Major DisasterHurricaneOctober 16, 2020
HURRICANE DELTA
FEMA #4570 · 64 designated areas · incident began October 6, 2020
EmergencyHurricaneOctober 7, 2020
HURRICANE DELTA
FEMA #3547 · 64 designated areas · incident began October 6, 2020
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 14, 2020
HURRICANE SALLY
FEMA #3543 · 64 designated areas · incident began September 13, 2020
Major DisasterHurricaneAugust 28, 2020
HURRICANE LAURA
FEMA #4559 · 64 designated areas · incident began August 22, 2020
EmergencyHurricaneAugust 23, 2020
TROPICAL STORMS LAURA AND MARCO
FEMA #3538 · 64 designated areas · incident began August 22, 2020
EmergencyCoastal StormJune 7, 2020
TROPICAL STORM CRISTOBAL
FEMA #3527 · 64 designated areas · incident began June 5, 2020
Major DisasterBiologicalMarch 24, 2020
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
FEMA #4484 · 12 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020

Louisiana — FAQ

What are the most recent disaster declarations in Louisiana?: The most recent FEMA declaration in Louisiana is "SEVERE WINTER STORM" (Major Disaster, Winter Storm), declared 2026-02-18. See the full list above.
How do I get FEMA assistance in Louisiana?: 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 Louisiana.
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.