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New York Disaster Declarations

118 federal declarations since 1953, most recently FM-5547-NY on 11/15/2024.

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

All declarations
118
Since 1953
Since 2022
11
#22 among states
In 2026
0
Most common
Severe Storm
31 declarations

Declarations

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Declarations per year

The last 20 years

Disaster declarations per year in New York
4
1
3
2
6
2
2
2
2
1
1
5
4
2
2
7

Frequently asked questions

How many disasters have been declared in New York?
New York has had 118 federal disaster declarations since 1953, including 11 since 2022.
What is the most recent disaster declaration in New York?
FM-5547-NY (Jennings Creek Fire) was declared on 11/15/2024 and covers 1 area.
What kind of disaster is most common in New York?
Severe Storm declarations are the most common (31), followed by flood (27) and snowstorm (21).

Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/26/2026