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DR-4276-WI: Severe Storms And Flooding

Major disaster declaration for Wisconsin, declared 08/09/2016 for a severe storm. Covers 9 designated areas.

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

Declared
08/09/2016
Incident began
07/11/2016
Incident ended
07/12/2016
Areas
9

Programs approved

Which kinds of FEMA aid this declaration opened

  • Individuals & HouseholdsNot approved for this declaration
  • Public AssistanceFunds to repair public infrastructure such as roads, schools and utilities
  • Hazard MitigationFunds to reduce future risk, such as elevating homes or buyouts

Designated areas

Counties, parishes, tribal areas or statewide

AreaAddedPrograms
Ashland County08/09/2016PAHM
Bad River Indian Reservation08/09/2016PAHM
Bayfield County08/09/2016PAHM
Burnett County08/09/2016PAHM
Douglas County08/09/2016PAHM
Florence County08/09/2016PAHM
Iron County08/09/2016PAHM
Sawyer County08/09/2016PAHM
Washburn County08/09/2016PAHM

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

Declaration details

FEMA number
DR-4276-WI
Type
Major disaster
Incident type
Severe Storm
Title
Severe Storms And Flooding
Closed out
02/17/2026

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-4276-WI

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

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