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DR-1768-WI: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding

Major disaster declaration for Wisconsin, declared 06/14/2008 for a severe storm. Covers 31 designated areas.

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

Declared
06/14/2008
Incident began
06/05/2008
Incident ended
07/25/2008
Areas
31

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 MitigationFunds to reduce future risk, such as elevating homes or buyouts

People in approved areas can apply at DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362.

Designated areas

Counties, parishes, tribal areas or statewide

AreaAddedPrograms
Adams County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Calumet County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Columbia County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Crawford County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Dane County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Dodge County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Fond du Lac County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Grant County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Green County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Green Lake County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Iowa County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Jefferson County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Juneau County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Kenosha County06/14/2008IHPAHM
La Crosse County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Lafayette County06/14/2008PAHM
Manitowoc County06/14/2008IHHM
Marquette County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Milwaukee County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Monroe County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Ozaukee County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Racine County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Richland County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Rock County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Sauk County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Sheboygan County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Vernon County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Walworth County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Washington County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Waukesha County06/14/2008IHPAHM
Winnebago County06/14/2008IHPAHM

IH: Individuals and Households. IA: Individual Assistance. PA: Public Assistance. HM: Hazard Mitigation.

Declaration details

FEMA number
DR-1768-WI
Type
Major disaster
Incident type
Severe Storm
Title
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding
Individual Assistance deadline
09/29/2008
Closed out
07/31/2017

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-1768-WI

Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries · Last updated 10/27/2026