What are the most recent disaster declarations in South Carolina?

The most recent FEMA declaration in South Carolina is "SEVERE WINTER STORM" (Major Disaster, Winter Storm), declared 2026-04-07. See the full list above.

How do I get FEMA assistance in South Carolina?

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 South Carolina.

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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South Carolina Disaster Declarations

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

Major DisasterWinter StormApril 7, 2026
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #4908 · 3 designated areas · incident began January 21, 2026
EmergencyWinter StormJanuary 23, 2026
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #3632 · 47 designated areas · incident began January 21, 2026
Fire ManagementFireMarch 23, 2025
TABLE ROCK FIRE COMPLEX
FEMA #5576 · 2 designated areas · incident began March 23, 2025
Fire ManagementFireMarch 23, 2025
TABLE ROCK FIRE
FEMA #5575 · 1 designated area · incident began March 21, 2025
Fire ManagementFireMarch 7, 2025
COVINGTON DRIVE FIRE
FEMA #5554 · 1 designated area · incident began March 1, 2025
Major DisasterFloodJanuary 10, 2025
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4858 · 3 designated areas · incident began November 6, 2024
Major DisasterTropical StormSeptember 29, 2024
TROPICAL STORM DEBBY
FEMA #4835 · 14 designated areas · incident began August 4, 2024
Major DisasterHurricaneSeptember 29, 2024
HURRICANE HELENE
FEMA #4829 · 34 designated areas · incident began September 25, 2024
EmergencyTropical StormSeptember 26, 2024
HURRICANE HELENE
FEMA #3619 · 46 designated areas · incident began September 25, 2024
EmergencyTropical StormAugust 5, 2024
HURRICANE DEBBY
FEMA #3606 · 46 designated areas · incident began August 4, 2024
EmergencyHurricaneAugust 31, 2023
HURRICANE IDALIA
FEMA #3597 · 46 designated areas · incident began August 29, 2023
Major DisasterHurricaneNovember 21, 2022
HURRICANE IAN
FEMA #4677 · 46 designated areas · incident began September 25, 2022
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 29, 2022
HURRICANE IAN
FEMA #3585 · 46 designated areas · incident began September 25, 2022
Major DisasterSevere StormMay 1, 2020
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS
FEMA #4542 · 10 designated areas · incident began April 12, 2020
Major DisasterBiologicalMarch 27, 2020
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
FEMA #4492 · 47 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
Major DisasterSevere StormMarch 17, 2020
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4479 · 10 designated areas · incident began February 6, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3470 · 47 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
Major DisasterHurricaneSeptember 30, 2019
HURRICANE DORIAN
FEMA #4464 · 12 designated areas · incident began August 31, 2019
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 1, 2019
HURRICANE DORIAN
FEMA #3421 · 47 designated areas · incident began August 31, 2019
Major DisasterHurricaneSeptember 16, 2018
HURRICANE FLORENCE
FEMA #4394 · 19 designated areas · incident began September 8, 2018
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 10, 2018
HURRICANE FLORENCE
FEMA #3400 · 47 designated areas · incident began September 8, 2018
Major DisasterHurricaneOctober 16, 2017
HURRICANE IRMA
FEMA #4346 · 47 designated areas · incident began September 6, 2017
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 7, 2017
HURRICANE IRMA
FEMA #3386 · 47 designated areas · incident began September 6, 2017
Fire ManagementFireNovember 12, 2016
PINNACLE MOUNTAIN FIRE
FEMA #5162 · 2 designated areas · incident began November 12, 2016
Major DisasterHurricaneOctober 11, 2016
HURRICANE MATTHEW
FEMA #4286 · 26 designated areas · incident began October 4, 2016
EmergencyHurricaneOctober 6, 2016
HURRICANE MATTHEW
FEMA #3378 · 47 designated areas · incident began October 4, 2016
Major DisasterFloodOctober 5, 2015
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4241 · 36 designated areas · incident began October 1, 2015
EmergencySevere StormOctober 3, 2015
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #3373 · 47 designated areas · incident began October 1, 2015
Major DisasterSevere Ice StormMarch 12, 2014
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #4166 · 22 designated areas · incident began February 10, 2014
EmergencySevere Ice StormFebruary 12, 2014
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #3369 · 46 designated areas · incident began February 10, 2014
Fire ManagementFireApril 23, 2009
HIGHWAY 31 FIRE
FEMA #2816 · 1 designated area · incident began April 23, 2009
Major DisasterSevere Ice StormJanuary 20, 2006
SEVERE ICE STORM
FEMA #1625 · 7 designated areas · incident began December 15, 2005
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 10, 2005
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
FEMA #3233 · 46 designated areas · incident began August 29, 2005
Major DisasterHurricaneOctober 7, 2004
TROPICAL STORM FRANCES
FEMA #1566 · 28 designated areas · incident began September 6, 2004
Major DisasterSevere StormSeptember 15, 2004
TROPICAL STORM GASTON
FEMA #1547 · 3 designated areas · incident began August 28, 2004
Major DisasterHurricaneSeptember 1, 2004
HURRICANE CHARLEY
FEMA #1543 · 2 designated areas · incident began August 14, 2004
Major DisasterSevere Ice StormFebruary 13, 2004
SEVERE ICE STORM
FEMA #1509 · 19 designated areas · incident began January 26, 2004

South Carolina — FAQ

What are the most recent disaster declarations in South Carolina?: The most recent FEMA declaration in South Carolina is "SEVERE WINTER STORM" (Major Disaster, Winter Storm), declared 2026-04-07. See the full list above.
How do I get FEMA assistance in South Carolina?: 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 South Carolina.
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.