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DR-4459-WI: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding

Major disaster declaration for Wisconsin, declared 08/27/2019 for a flood. Covers 20 designated areas.

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

Declared
08/27/2019
Incident began
07/18/2019
Incident ended
07/20/2019
Areas
20

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
Barron County08/27/2019PAHM
Clark County08/27/2019PAHM
Forest County08/27/2019PAHM
La Crosse County08/27/2019PAHM
Langlade County08/27/2019PAHM
Marinette County08/27/2019PAHM
Menominee County08/27/2019PAHM
Menominee Indian Reservation08/27/2019PAHM
Monroe County08/27/2019PAHM
Oconto County08/27/2019PAHM
Oneida County08/27/2019PAHM
Outagamie County08/27/2019PAHM
Polk County08/27/2019PAHM
Portage County08/27/2019PAHM
Rusk County08/27/2019PAHM
Shawano County08/27/2019PAHM
St. Croix Indian Reservation08/27/2019PAHM
Vernon County08/27/2019PAHM
Waupaca County08/27/2019PAHM
Wood County08/27/2019PAHM

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

Declaration details

FEMA number
DR-4459-WI
Type
Major disaster
Incident type
Flood
Title
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding

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-4459-WI

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