What are the most recent disaster declarations in South Dakota?

The most recent FEMA declaration in South Dakota is "STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS" (Major Disaster, Straight-Line Winds), declared 2026-04-07. See the full list above.

How do I get FEMA assistance in South Dakota?

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 Dakota.

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 Dakota Disaster Declarations

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

Major DisasterStraight-Line WindsApril 7, 2026
STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS
FEMA #4903 · 3 designated areas · incident began December 17, 2025
Fire ManagementFireMarch 13, 2026
QURY FIRE
FEMA #5622 · 1 designated area · incident began March 12, 2026
Major DisasterFloodSeptember 11, 2025
SEVERE STORM AND FLOODING
FEMA #4890 · 1 designated area · incident began June 12, 2025
Major DisasterSevere StormNovember 1, 2024
SEVERE STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4842 · 1 designated area · incident began July 13, 2024
Major DisasterFloodAugust 15, 2024
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4807 · 25 designated areas · incident began June 16, 2024
Major DisasterFloodJuly 6, 2023
FLOODING
FEMA #4718 · 11 designated areas · incident began April 9, 2023
Major DisasterWinter StormFebruary 27, 2023
SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORM
FEMA #4689 · 17 designated areas · incident began December 12, 2022
Major DisasterWinter StormFebruary 20, 2023
SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORM
FEMA #4688 · 1 designated area · incident began December 12, 2022
Major DisasterWinter StormFebruary 20, 2023
SEVERE WINTER STORMS AND SNOWSTORM
FEMA #4687 · 1 designated area · incident began December 12, 2022
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 2, 2022
SEVERE STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4664 · 6 designated areas · incident began June 11, 2022
Major DisasterSevere StormJune 29, 2022
SEVERE STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4656 · 22 designated areas · incident began May 12, 2022
Fire ManagementFireOctober 4, 2021
AUBURN FIRE
FEMA #5418 · 1 designated area · incident began October 4, 2021
Fire ManagementFireMarch 29, 2021
SCHROEDER FIRE
FEMA #5384 · 1 designated area · incident began March 29, 2021
Major DisasterBiologicalApril 5, 2020
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
FEMA #4527 · 194 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3475 · 76 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3513 · 1 designated area · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3526 · 1 designated area · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3536 · 1 designated area · incident began January 20, 2020
Major DisasterSevere StormNovember 18, 2019
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4469 · 25 designated areas · incident began September 9, 2019
Major DisasterSevere StormOctober 7, 2019
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4467 · 8 designated areas · incident began June 30, 2019
Major DisasterFloodSeptember 23, 2019
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4463 · 27 designated areas · incident began May 21, 2019
Major DisasterSevere StormJune 20, 2019
SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4448 · 1 designated area · incident began March 13, 2019
Major DisasterFloodJune 7, 2019
SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4440 · 62 designated areas · incident began March 13, 2019
Fire ManagementFireAugust 12, 2018
VINEYARD FIRE
FEMA #5272 · 1 designated area · incident began August 11, 2018
Fire ManagementFireDecember 13, 2017
LEGION LAKE FIRE
FEMA #5229 · 1 designated area · incident began December 12, 2017
Major DisasterSevere StormFebruary 1, 2017
SEVERE WINTER STORM
FEMA #4298 · 27 designated areas · incident began December 24, 2016
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 7, 2015
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4237 · 1 designated area · incident began May 8, 2015
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 30, 2015
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4233 · 14 designated areas · incident began June 17, 2015
Major DisasterFloodJuly 28, 2014
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4186 · 13 designated areas · incident began June 13, 2014
Major DisasterSevere StormNovember 8, 2013
SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4155 · 16 designated areas · incident began October 3, 2013
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 2, 2013
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4137 · 8 designated areas · incident began June 19, 2013
Major DisasterSevere StormJune 28, 2013
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADO, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4125 · 6 designated areas · incident began May 24, 2013
Major DisasterSevere StormMay 10, 2013
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM
FEMA #4115 · 8 designated areas · incident began April 8, 2013
Fire ManagementFireSeptember 1, 2012
WELLNITZ FIRE
FEMA #5010 · 1 designated area · incident began August 31, 2012
Fire ManagementFireJuly 20, 2012
MYRTLE FIRE
FEMA #2996 · 1 designated area · incident began July 19, 2012
Major DisasterFloodMay 13, 2011
FLOODING
FEMA #1984 · 40 designated areas · incident began March 11, 2011
Major DisasterSevere StormNovember 2, 2010
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1947 · 5 designated areas · incident began September 22, 2010
Major DisasterSevere StormSeptember 23, 2010
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1938 · 12 designated areas · incident began July 21, 2010
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 29, 2010
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #1929 · 4 designated areas · incident began June 16, 2010
Major DisasterFloodMay 13, 2010
FLOODING
FEMA #1915 · 37 designated areas · incident began March 10, 2010

South Dakota — FAQ

What are the most recent disaster declarations in South Dakota?: The most recent FEMA declaration in South Dakota is "STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS" (Major Disaster, Straight-Line Winds), declared 2026-04-07. See the full list above.
How do I get FEMA assistance in South Dakota?: 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 Dakota.
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.