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DR-4941-SD: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding
Major disaster declaration for South Dakota, declared 09/01/2026 for a severe storm. Covers 1 designated area.
Not an official notice. Follow FEMA and local authorities. In an emergency, call 911.
- Declared
- 09/01/2026
- Incident began
- 06/02/2026
- Incident ended
- 06/04/2026
- Areas
- 1
Programs approved
Which kinds of FEMA aid this declaration opened
- Individuals & HouseholdsGrants to households for temporary housing, repairs and other needs
- Public AssistanceFunds to repair public infrastructure such as roads, schools and utilities
- Hazard MitigationNot approved for this declaration
People in approved areas can apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362.
Designated areas
Counties, parishes, tribal areas or statewide
| Area | Added | Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine Ridge Reservation | 09/01/2026 | IHPA |
IH: Individuals and Households. IA: Individual Assistance. PA: Public Assistance. HM: Hazard Mitigation.
Declaration details
- FEMA number
- DR-4941-SD
- Type
- Major disaster
- Incident type
- Severe Storm
- Title
- Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding
- Individual Assistance deadline
- 11/30/2026
- Tribal request
- Yes
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.
FEMA page for DR-4941-SDSource: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/17/2026