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FEMA Disaster Declarations

150 declarations so far in 2026, 57 of them major disasters. Every federal declaration since 1953 by state and county.

Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.

Declarations in 2026
150
Major disasters in 2026
57
Most common since 2017
Fire
548 declarations
Latest declaration
10/17/2026

Latest declarations

5,284 declarations, page 1 of 212

Only the first 50 pages are listed. Narrow the list by area or type to see more.

Declarations by state

Since 2022. Darker states had more. Select a state for its full history.

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Declarations per year

All types, the last 20 years

Disaster declarations per year

2020 includes the COVID-19 declarations for every state and territory.

By incident type

Declarations since 2017. Select a type to list them.

Types of declarations

Major disaster
The President declares a major disaster when damage is beyond what state and local governments can handle. It can open individual aid for households and public assistance for repairs.
Emergency
An emergency declaration supports specific actions to protect lives and property, such as evacuations, shelters and debris removal, often before or right after an event.
Fire management
A fire management assistance declaration helps pay for fighting a wildfire that threatens to become a major disaster.

Frequently asked questions

How many disasters has FEMA declared in 2026?
150 federal declarations so far in 2026, including 57 major disaster declarations.
Which state has the most disaster declarations?
Since 2022, California has had the most (43), followed by Oklahoma (43), Oregon (35), Washington (35).
What does a disaster declaration do?
It lets federal money and help flow to a state, tribe or territory. Depending on the programs approved, households can apply for aid at DisasterAssistance.gov and local governments can get funds to rebuild.
How do I apply for disaster assistance?
If your county is approved for Individual Assistance, apply at DisasterAssistance.gov, through the FEMA app or by calling 1-800-621-3362.

Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/17/2026 · This product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API, but is not endorsed by FEMA