What are the most recent disaster declarations in Michigan?

The most recent FEMA declaration in Michigan is "SEVERE WINTER STORM" (Major Disaster, Severe Ice Storm), declared 2025-07-22. See the full list above.

How do I get FEMA assistance in Michigan?

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 Michigan.

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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Michigan Disaster Declarations

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

Major DisasterSevere Ice StormJuly 22, 2025
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #4880 · 14 designated areas · incident began March 28, 2025
Major DisasterFloodFebruary 8, 2024
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4757 · 9 designated areas · incident began August 24, 2023
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 15, 2021
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES
FEMA #4607 · 5 designated areas · incident began June 25, 2021
Major DisasterDam/Levee BreakJuly 9, 2020
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4547 · 5 designated areas · incident began May 16, 2020
EmergencyDam/Levee BreakMay 21, 2020
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #3525 · 2 designated areas · incident began May 16, 2020
Major DisasterBiologicalMarch 27, 2020
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
FEMA #4494 · 94 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3455 · 94 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
Major DisasterFloodAugust 2, 2018
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #4381 · 3 designated areas · incident began June 16, 2018
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 2, 2017
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4326 · 4 designated areas · incident began June 22, 2017
EmergencyToxic SubstancesJanuary 16, 2016
CONTAMINATED WATER
FEMA #3375 · 1 designated area · incident began April 25, 2014
Major DisasterFloodSeptember 25, 2014
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4195 · 3 designated areas · incident began August 11, 2014
Major DisasterFloodJune 18, 2013
FLOODING
FEMA #4121 · 16 designated areas · incident began April 16, 2013
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 14, 2008
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #1777 · 12 designated areas · incident began June 6, 2008
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 7, 2005
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
FEMA #3225 · 83 designated areas · incident began August 29, 2005
Major DisasterSevere StormJune 30, 2004
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #1527 · 26 designated areas · incident began May 20, 2004
EmergencyOtherSeptember 23, 2003
POWER OUTAGE
FEMA #3189 · 14 designated areas · incident began August 14, 2003
Major DisasterFloodMay 6, 2002
FLOODING
FEMA #1413 · 6 designated areas · incident began April 10, 2002
EmergencySnowstormJanuary 10, 2001
SNOW
FEMA #3160 · 39 designated areas · incident began December 11, 2000
Major DisasterSevere StormOctober 17, 2000
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1346 · 2 designated areas · incident began September 10, 2000
Fire ManagementFireMay 6, 1999
MI - TOWER LAKE MOUNTAIN FIRE - 05/06/1999
FEMA #2261 · 1 designated area · incident began May 5, 1999
EmergencySnowstormJanuary 27, 1999
MI - SEVERE WEATHER 1/2 /99
FEMA #3137 · 31 designated areas · incident began January 2, 1999
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 5, 1998
SEVERE STORMS AND HIGH WINDS
FEMA #1237 · 2 designated areas · incident began July 21, 1998
Major DisasterSevere StormJune 24, 1998
SEVERE STORMS
FEMA #1226 · 13 designated areas · incident began May 29, 1998
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 11, 1997
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES,AND FLOODING
FEMA #1181 · 5 designated areas · incident began July 2, 1997
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 23, 1996
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1128 · 7 designated areas · incident began June 21, 1996
Major DisasterFreezingMay 10, 1994
SEVERE DEEP FREEZE
FEMA #1028 · 10 designated areas · incident began January 10, 1994
Major DisasterFloodSeptember 18, 1986
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
FEMA #774 · 30 designated areas · incident began September 10, 1986
Major DisasterFloodSeptember 18, 1985
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #744 · 21 designated areas · incident began September 5, 1985
Major DisasterFloodMarch 29, 1982
FLOODING
FEMA #654 · 2 designated areas · incident began March 29, 1982
Major DisasterFloodSeptember 8, 1980
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
FEMA #631 · 10 designated areas · incident began September 8, 1980
Major DisasterTornadoMay 16, 1980
SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES
FEMA #621 · 2 designated areas · incident began May 16, 1980
EmergencySnowstormJanuary 27, 1978
BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS
FEMA #3057 · 83 designated areas · incident began January 27, 1978
EmergencyDroughtMarch 2, 1977
DROUGHT
FEMA #3035 · 44 designated areas · incident began March 2, 1977
EmergencySnowstormFebruary 5, 1977
SNOWSTORMS
FEMA #3030 · 12 designated areas · incident began February 5, 1977
Major DisasterSevere StormMarch 19, 1976
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, ICING & FLOODING
FEMA #495 · 29 designated areas · incident began March 19, 1976
Major DisasterFloodSeptember 30, 1975
SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & FLOODING
FEMA #486 · 16 designated areas · incident began September 30, 1975
Major DisasterFloodApril 26, 1975
SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & FLOODING
FEMA #465 · 17 designated areas · incident began April 26, 1975
Major DisasterTornadoApril 12, 1974
TORNADOES
FEMA #429 · 1 designated area · incident began April 12, 1974
Major DisasterFloodApril 12, 1973
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
FEMA #371 · 14 designated areas · incident began April 12, 1973
Major DisasterFloodDecember 1, 1972
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
FEMA #363 · 9 designated areas · incident began December 1, 1972

Michigan — FAQ

What are the most recent disaster declarations in Michigan?: The most recent FEMA declaration in Michigan is "SEVERE WINTER STORM" (Major Disaster, Severe Ice Storm), declared 2025-07-22. See the full list above.
How do I get FEMA assistance in Michigan?: 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 Michigan.
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.