What are the most recent disaster declarations in Pennsylvania?

The most recent FEMA declaration in Pennsylvania is "TROPICAL STORM DEBBY" (Major Disaster, Tropical Storm), declared 2024-09-11. See the full list above.

How do I get FEMA assistance in Pennsylvania?

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 Pennsylvania.

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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Pennsylvania Disaster Declarations

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

Major DisasterTropical StormSeptember 11, 2024
TROPICAL STORM DEBBY
FEMA #4815 · 13 designated areas · incident began August 9, 2024
Major DisasterHurricaneSeptember 10, 2021
REMNANTS OF HURRICANE IDA
FEMA #4618 · 13 designated areas · incident began August 31, 2021
Major DisasterBiologicalMarch 30, 2020
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
FEMA #4506 · 67 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3441 · 67 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
Major DisasterSevere StormNovember 27, 2018
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4408 · 11 designated areas · incident began August 10, 2018
Major DisasterFloodDecember 2, 2016
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4292 · 4 designated areas · incident began October 20, 2016
Major DisasterSnowstormMarch 23, 2016
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM
FEMA #4267 · 23 designated areas · incident began January 22, 2016
EmergencySevere Ice StormFebruary 6, 2014
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #3367 · 7 designated areas · incident began February 4, 2014
Major DisasterSevere StormOctober 1, 2013
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4149 · 11 designated areas · incident began June 26, 2013
Major DisasterHurricaneJanuary 10, 2013
HURRICANE SANDY
FEMA #4099 · 18 designated areas · incident began October 26, 2012
EmergencyHurricaneOctober 29, 2012
HURRICANE SANDY
FEMA #3356 · 67 designated areas · incident began October 26, 2012
Major DisasterFloodSeptember 12, 2011
TROPICAL STORM LEE
FEMA #4030 · 34 designated areas · incident began September 3, 2011
EmergencyFloodSeptember 8, 2011
REMNANTS OF TROPICAL STORM LEE
FEMA #3340 · 42 designated areas · incident began September 3, 2011
Major DisasterHurricaneSeptember 3, 2011
HURRICANE IRENE
FEMA #4025 · 14 designated areas · incident began August 26, 2011
EmergencyHurricaneAugust 29, 2011
HURRICANE IRENE
FEMA #3339 · 13 designated areas · incident began August 26, 2011
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 13, 2011
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4003 · 5 designated areas · incident began April 25, 2011
Major DisasterSnowstormApril 16, 2010
SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORMS
FEMA #1898 · 27 designated areas · incident began February 5, 2010
Major DisasterSevere StormFebruary 23, 2007
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1684 · 8 designated areas · incident began November 16, 2006
Major DisasterSevere StormJune 30, 2006
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #1649 · 28 designated areas · incident began June 23, 2006
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 10, 2005
HURRICANE KATRINA
FEMA #3235 · 67 designated areas · incident began August 29, 2005
Major DisasterSevere StormApril 14, 2005
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1587 · 11 designated areas · incident began April 2, 2005
Major DisasterSevere StormSeptember 19, 2004
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL DEPRESSION FRANCES
FEMA #1555 · 67 designated areas · incident began September 8, 2004
Major DisasterHurricaneSeptember 19, 2004
TROPICAL DEPRESSION IVAN
FEMA #1557 · 67 designated areas · incident began September 17, 2004
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 6, 2004
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1538 · 7 designated areas · incident began July 27, 2004
Major DisasterSevere StormSeptember 26, 2003
TROPICAL STORMS HENRI AND ISABEL AND RELATED SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1497 · 1 designated area · incident began September 15, 2003
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 23, 2003
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #1485 · 14 designated areas · incident began July 21, 2003
EmergencySevere StormMarch 14, 2003
SNOW
FEMA #3180 · 36 designated areas · incident began February 14, 2003
Major DisasterSevere StormJune 21, 2001
TROPICAL STORM ALLISON
FEMA #1383 · 3 designated areas · incident began June 15, 2001
Major DisasterFloodSeptember 22, 1999
TROPICAL DEPRESSION DENNIS PA
FEMA #1298 · 5 designated areas · incident began September 6, 1999
Major DisasterHurricaneSeptember 18, 1999
HURRICANE FLOYD MAJOR DISASTER DECLARATIONS
FEMA #1294 · 8 designated areas · incident began September 16, 1999
Major DisasterSevere StormSeptember 1, 1999
PA - FLOODING 8/20/99
FEMA #1289 · 2 designated areas · incident began August 20, 1999
Major DisasterSevere StormJune 8, 1998
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES,AND FLOODING
FEMA #1219 · 7 designated areas · incident began May 31, 1998
Major DisasterFloodDecember 23, 1996
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS, HIGH WINDS,RAIN, FLOODING
FEMA #1150 · 1 designated area · incident began November 8, 1996
Major DisasterFloodSeptember 13, 1996
FLOODING ASSOCIATED WITH TROPICAL DEPRESSION FRAN
FEMA #1138 · 6 designated areas · incident began September 6, 1996
Major DisasterFloodJuly 26, 1996
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND TORNADOES
FEMA #1130 · 10 designated areas · incident began July 19, 1996
Major DisasterFloodJune 18, 1996
FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS
FEMA #1120 · 5 designated areas · incident began June 12, 1996
Major DisasterFloodJanuary 21, 1996
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1093 · 67 designated areas · incident began January 19, 1996
Major DisasterSnowstormJanuary 13, 1996
BLIZZARD OF 96
FEMA #1085 · 51 designated areas · incident began January 6, 1996
Major DisasterSevere StormMarch 10, 1994
SEVERE WINTER STORMS
FEMA #1015 · 44 designated areas · incident began January 4, 1994
EmergencySnowstormMarch 16, 1993
SEVERE SNOWFALL & WINTER STORM
FEMA #3105 · 47 designated areas · incident began March 13, 1993

Pennsylvania — FAQ

What are the most recent disaster declarations in Pennsylvania?: The most recent FEMA declaration in Pennsylvania is "TROPICAL STORM DEBBY" (Major Disaster, Tropical Storm), declared 2024-09-11. See the full list above.
How do I get FEMA assistance in Pennsylvania?: 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 Pennsylvania.
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.