What are the most recent disaster declarations in Nebraska?

The most recent FEMA declaration in Nebraska is "MORRILL-COTTONWOOD FIRE" (Fire Management, Fire), declared 2026-03-13. See the full list above.

How do I get FEMA assistance in Nebraska?

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 Nebraska.

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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Nebraska Disaster Declarations

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

Fire ManagementFireMarch 13, 2026
MORRILL-COTTONWOOD FIRE
FEMA #5623 · 7 designated areas · incident began March 12, 2026
Major DisasterSevere StormOctober 22, 2025
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4896 · 12 designated areas · incident began August 8, 2025
Major DisasterWinter StormMay 21, 2025
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS
FEMA #4868 · 28 designated areas · incident began March 18, 2025
Major DisasterSevere StormOctober 21, 2024
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4838 · 5 designated areas · incident began July 31, 2024
Major DisasterSevere StormSeptember 24, 2024
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4822 · 17 designated areas · incident began June 19, 2024
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 20, 2024
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4808 · 19 designated areas · incident began May 20, 2024
Major DisasterSevere StormMay 24, 2024
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS
FEMA #4786 · 8 designated areas · incident began April 6, 2024
Major DisasterTornadoMay 3, 2024
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES
FEMA #4778 · 6 designated areas · incident began April 25, 2024
Fire ManagementFireApril 9, 2023
WACONDA-BEAVER LAKE FIRE COMPLEX
FEMA #5462 · 1 designated area · incident began April 8, 2023
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 27, 2022
SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS
FEMA #4662 · 20 designated areas · incident began May 12, 2022
Fire ManagementFireApril 23, 2022
ROAD 702 FIRE
FEMA #5436 · 3 designated areas · incident began April 22, 2022
Major DisasterSevere StormFebruary 23, 2022
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND TORNADOES
FEMA #4641 · 25 designated areas · incident began December 15, 2021
Major DisasterSevere StormSeptember 6, 2021
SEVERE STORMS AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS
FEMA #4616 · 14 designated areas · incident began July 9, 2021
Major DisasterBiologicalApril 4, 2020
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
FEMA #4521 · 101 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3483 · 99 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3488 · 2 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3523 · 1 designated area · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3493 · 1 designated area · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3489 · 1 designated area · incident began January 20, 2020
Major DisasterFloodJune 17, 2019
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4446 · 2 designated areas · incident began March 13, 2019
Major DisasterFloodMarch 21, 2019
SEVERE WINTER STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4420 · 89 designated areas · incident began March 9, 2019
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 27, 2018
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4387 · 11 designated areas · incident began June 17, 2018
Major DisasterSnowstormJune 29, 2018
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS
FEMA #4375 · 31 designated areas · incident began April 13, 2018
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 1, 2017
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS
FEMA #4325 · 19 designated areas · incident began June 12, 2017
Major DisasterSevere StormJune 26, 2017
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS
FEMA #4321 · 10 designated areas · incident began April 29, 2017
Major DisasterSevere StormJune 25, 2015
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4225 · 28 designated areas · incident began May 6, 2015
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 28, 2014
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4185 · 12 designated areas · incident began June 1, 2014
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 24, 2014
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4183 · 12 designated areas · incident began June 14, 2014
Major DisasterTornadoJune 17, 2014
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4179 · 6 designated areas · incident began May 11, 2014
Major DisasterSevere StormNovember 26, 2013
SEVERE STORMS, WINTER STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING
FEMA #4156 · 10 designated areas · incident began October 2, 2013
Fire ManagementFireAugust 30, 2012
REGION 23 FIRE COMPLEX
FEMA #5009 · 3 designated areas · incident began August 30, 2012
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 12, 2011
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4014 · 12 designated areas · incident began June 19, 2011
Major DisasterFloodAugust 12, 2011
FLOODING
FEMA #4013 · 17 designated areas · incident began May 24, 2011
EmergencyFloodJune 18, 2011
FLOODING
FEMA #3323 · 18 designated areas · incident began June 17, 2011
Fire ManagementFireApril 22, 2011
THEDFORD FIRE
FEMA #2900 · 1 designated area · incident began April 22, 2011
Major DisasterSevere StormOctober 21, 2010
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, TORNADO, AND STRAIGHT-LIN
FEMA #1945 · 7 designated areas · incident began September 13, 2010
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 15, 2010
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1924 · 61 designated areas · incident began June 1, 2010
Major DisasterFloodApril 21, 2010
SEVERE STORMS, ICE JAMS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #1902 · 37 designated areas · incident began March 6, 2010
Major DisasterSevere StormFebruary 25, 2010
SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORM
FEMA #1878 · 58 designated areas · incident began December 22, 2009
Major DisasterSevere StormDecember 16, 2009
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #1864 · 7 designated areas · incident began November 16, 2009

Nebraska — FAQ

What are the most recent disaster declarations in Nebraska?: The most recent FEMA declaration in Nebraska is "MORRILL-COTTONWOOD FIRE" (Fire Management, Fire), declared 2026-03-13. See the full list above.
How do I get FEMA assistance in Nebraska?: 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 Nebraska.
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.