What are the most recent disaster declarations in Wisconsin?

The most recent FEMA declaration in Wisconsin is "SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES" (Major Disaster, Flood), declared 2025-09-11. See the full list above.

How do I get FEMA assistance in Wisconsin?

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 Wisconsin.

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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Wisconsin Disaster Declarations

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

Major DisasterFloodSeptember 11, 2025
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #4892 · 3 designated areas · incident began August 9, 2025
Major DisasterBiologicalApril 4, 2020
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
FEMA #4520 · 84 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
EmergencyBiologicalMarch 13, 2020
COVID-19
FEMA #3454 · 83 designated areas · incident began January 20, 2020
Major DisasterFloodMarch 11, 2020
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING
FEMA #4477 · 3 designated areas · incident began January 10, 2020
Major DisasterFloodAugust 27, 2019
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4459 · 20 designated areas · incident began July 18, 2019
Major DisasterFloodOctober 18, 2018
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND LANDSLIDES
FEMA #4402 · 14 designated areas · incident began August 17, 2018
Major DisasterFloodAugust 10, 2018
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
FEMA #4383 · 6 designated areas · incident began June 15, 2018
Major DisasterSevere StormOctober 7, 2017
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUD
FEMA #4343 · 11 designated areas · incident began July 19, 2017
Major DisasterFloodOctober 20, 2016
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #4288 · 10 designated areas · incident began September 21, 2016
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 9, 2016
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4276 · 9 designated areas · incident began July 11, 2016
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 8, 2013
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES
FEMA #4141 · 8 designated areas · incident began June 20, 2013
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 2, 2012
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #4076 · 4 designated areas · incident began June 19, 2012
Major DisasterSnowstormApril 5, 2011
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM
FEMA #1966 · 11 designated areas · incident began January 31, 2011
Major DisasterSevere StormOctober 21, 2010
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1944 · 9 designated areas · incident began September 22, 2010
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 11, 2010
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #1933 · 3 designated areas · incident began July 20, 2010
Major DisasterSevere StormJune 14, 2008
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #1768 · 31 designated areas · incident began June 5, 2008
EmergencySnowstormMarch 19, 2008
RECORD SNOW AND NEAR RECORD SNOW
FEMA #3285 · 11 designated areas · incident began February 5, 2008
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 26, 2007
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1719 · 14 designated areas · incident began August 18, 2007
EmergencyHurricaneSeptember 13, 2005
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
FEMA #3249 · 72 designated areas · incident began August 29, 2005
Major DisasterSevere StormJune 18, 2004
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1526 · 44 designated areas · incident began May 7, 2004
Major DisasterTornadoSeptember 10, 2002
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING
FEMA #1432 · 19 designated areas · incident began September 2, 2002
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 19, 2002
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1429 · 8 designated areas · incident began June 21, 2002
Major DisasterFloodMay 11, 2001
FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES
FEMA #1369 · 32 designated areas · incident began April 10, 2001
EmergencySnowstormJanuary 24, 2001
SNOW
FEMA #3163 · 14 designated areas · incident began December 11, 2000
Major DisasterSevere StormJune 24, 2000
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
FEMA #1332 · 30 designated areas · incident began May 26, 2000
Major DisasterFloodAugust 16, 1999
WI-FLOOD-07/20/99
FEMA #1284 · 10 designated areas · incident began July 4, 1999
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 12, 1998
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1238 · 5 designated areas · incident began August 5, 1998
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 24, 1998
SEVERE STORMS,STRAIGH LINE WINDS, TORNADOES,RAIN,AND FLOODI
FEMA #1236 · 14 designated areas · incident began June 18, 1998
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 7, 1997
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
FEMA #1180 · 4 designated areas · incident began June 21, 1997
Major DisasterFloodAugust 2, 1996
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING AND TORNADOES
FEMA #1131 · 2 designated areas · incident began July 17, 1996
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 2, 1993
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING
FEMA #994 · 47 designated areas · incident began June 7, 1993
Major DisasterFloodSeptember 30, 1992
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
FEMA #964 · 10 designated areas · incident began September 14, 1992
Major DisasterTornadoSeptember 18, 1992
SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES
FEMA #963 · 1 designated area · incident began June 17, 1992
Major DisasterTornadoSeptember 2, 1992
SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES
FEMA #959 · 1 designated area · incident began August 29, 1992
Major DisasterSevere StormAugust 6, 1991
SEVERE STORMS & HAIL
FEMA #912 · 5 designated areas · incident began July 7, 1991
Major DisasterFloodAugust 30, 1990
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
FEMA #877 · 1 designated area · incident began August 17, 1990
Major DisasterSevere StormJuly 13, 1990
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING
FEMA #874 · 17 designated areas · incident began June 22, 1990
Major DisasterFloodOctober 7, 1986
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
FEMA #775 · 8 designated areas · incident began September 10, 1986
Major DisasterFloodAugust 14, 1986
SEVERE STORMS
FEMA #770 · 2 designated areas · incident began August 6, 1986
EmergencyFloodJuly 10, 1984
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
FEMA #3091 · 3 designated areas · incident began July 10, 1984

Wisconsin — FAQ

What are the most recent disaster declarations in Wisconsin?: The most recent FEMA declaration in Wisconsin is "SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES" (Major Disaster, Flood), declared 2025-09-11. See the full list above.
How do I get FEMA assistance in Wisconsin?: 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 Wisconsin.
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.