What are the most recent disaster declarations in Massachusetts?

The most recent FEMA declaration in Massachusetts is "SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING" (Major Disaster, Flood), declared 2024-05-15. See the full list above.

How do I get FEMA assistance in Massachusetts?

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 Massachusetts.

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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Massachusetts Disaster Declarations

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

Major DisasterFloodMay 15, 2024
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4780 · 2 designated areas · incident began September 11, 2023
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 15, 2023
HURRICANE LEE
FEMA #3599 · 14 designated areas · incident began September 15, 2023
Major DisasterSnowstormApril 18, 2022
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM
FEMA #4651 · 5 designated areas · incident began January 28, 2022
EmergencyHurricaneAugust 22, 2021
TROPICAL STORM HENRI
FEMA #3566 · 1 designated area · incident began August 20, 2021
Major DisasterBiologicalMarch 27, 2020
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
FEMA #4496 · 17 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3438 · 14 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3484 · 1 designated area · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3497 · 1 designated area · incident began January 20, 2020
Major DisasterSnowstormJuly 19, 2018
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM
FEMA #4379 · 5 designated areas · incident began March 13, 2018
Major DisasterSevere StormJune 25, 2018
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING
FEMA #4372 · 6 designated areas · incident began March 2, 2018
Major DisasterSevere StormApril 13, 2015
SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4214 · 10 designated areas · incident began January 26, 2015
Major DisasterSevere StormApril 19, 2013
SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4110 · 14 designated areas · incident began February 8, 2013
EmergencyTerroristApril 17, 2013
EXPLOSIONS
FEMA #3362 · 4 designated areas · incident began April 15, 2013
Major DisasterHurricaneDecember 19, 2012
HURRICANE SANDY
FEMA #4097 · 6 designated areas · incident began October 27, 2012
EmergencyHurricaneOctober 28, 2012
HURRICANE SANDY
FEMA #3350 · 14 designated areas · incident began October 27, 2012
Major DisasterSevere StormJanuary 6, 2012
SEVERE STORM AND SNOWSTORM
FEMA #4051 · 6 designated areas · incident began October 29, 2011
EmergencySevere StormNovember 1, 2011
SEVERE STORM
FEMA #3343 · 8 designated areas · incident began October 29, 2011
Major DisasterHurricaneSeptember 3, 2011
TROPICAL STORM IRENE
FEMA #4028 · 9 designated areas · incident began August 27, 2011
EmergencyHurricaneAugust 26, 2011
HURRICANE IRENE
FEMA #3330 · 14 designated areas · incident began August 26, 2011
Major DisasterTornadoJune 15, 2011
SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES
FEMA #1994 · 2 designated areas · incident began June 1, 2011
Major DisasterSnowstormMarch 7, 2011
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM
FEMA #1959 · 7 designated areas · incident began January 11, 2011
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 2, 2010
HURRICANE EARL
FEMA #3315 · 10 designated areas · incident began September 1, 2010
EmergencyOtherMay 3, 2010
WATER MAIN BREAK
FEMA #3312 · 4 designated areas · incident began May 1, 2010
Major DisasterSevere StormMarch 29, 2010
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1895 · 7 designated areas · incident began March 12, 2010
Major DisasterSevere Ice StormJanuary 5, 2009
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING
FEMA #1813 · 7 designated areas · incident began December 11, 2008
EmergencySevere StormDecember 13, 2008
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #3296 · 9 designated areas · incident began December 11, 2008
Major DisasterSevere StormMay 16, 2007
SEVERE STORMS AND INLAND AND COASTAL FLOODING
FEMA #1701 · 8 designated areas · incident began April 15, 2007
Major DisasterSevere StormMay 25, 2006
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1642 · 3 designated areas · incident began May 12, 2006
Major DisasterSevere StormNovember 10, 2005
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1614 · 11 designated areas · incident began October 7, 2005
EmergencySevere StormOctober 19, 2005
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #3264 · 1 designated area · incident began October 7, 2005
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 13, 2005
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
FEMA #3252 · 14 designated areas · incident began August 29, 2005
EmergencySnowstormFebruary 17, 2005
RECORD AND/OR NEAR RECORD SNOW
FEMA #3201 · 14 designated areas · incident began January 22, 2005
Major DisasterFloodApril 21, 2004
FLOODING
FEMA #1512 · 5 designated areas · incident began April 1, 2004
EmergencySnowstormJanuary 15, 2004
SNOW
FEMA #3191 · 12 designated areas · incident began December 6, 2003
EmergencySnowstormMarch 11, 2003
SNOW
FEMA #3175 · 14 designated areas · incident began February 17, 2003
Major DisasterSevere StormApril 10, 2001
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1364 · 7 designated areas · incident began March 5, 2001
EmergencySnowstormMarch 28, 2001
SNOW
FEMA #3165 · 7 designated areas · incident began March 5, 2001
EmergencyFireDecember 6, 1999
WAREHOUSE FIRE.
FEMA #3153 · 1 designated area · incident began December 3, 1999
Major DisasterFloodJune 23, 1998
HEAVY RAINS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1224 · 7 designated areas · incident began June 13, 1998
Major DisasterFloodOctober 25, 1996
EXTREME WEATHER CONDITONS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1142 · 5 designated areas · incident began October 20, 1996

Massachusetts — FAQ

What are the most recent disaster declarations in Massachusetts?: The most recent FEMA declaration in Massachusetts is "SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING" (Major Disaster, Flood), declared 2024-05-15. See the full list above.
How do I get FEMA assistance in Massachusetts?: 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 Massachusetts.
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.