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Barnstable County, Massachusetts FEMA Disaster Declarations — 29 Federal Declarations

1972–2026 · 17 DR · 12 EM · 0 FM · Last update: June 30, 2026

How many FEMA disaster declarations has Barnstable County, Massachusetts had?

Barnstable County, Massachusetts has had 29 federal disaster declarations on record (1953 to present), spanning 1972 through 2026 — 17 major disasters (DR), 12 emergencies (EM), and 0 fire-management declarations (FM). The most common incident types in this county are Hurricane (10), Snowstorm (6), Biological (4).

Declarations affecting Barnstable County

Major Disaster
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM
Declared: June 30, 2026 Incident: Winter Storm Disaster #: 4919 Began: February 22, 2026 Ended: February 23, 2026
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
HURRICANE LEE
Declared: September 15, 2023 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3599 Began: September 15, 2023 Ended: September 17, 2023
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM
Declared: April 18, 2022 Incident: Snowstorm Disaster #: 4651 Began: January 28, 2022 Ended: January 29, 2022
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
TROPICAL STORM HENRI
Declared: August 22, 2021 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3566 Began: August 20, 2021 Ended: September 29, 2021
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Declared: March 27, 2020 Incident: Biological Disaster #: 4496 Began: January 20, 2020 Ended: May 11, 2023
Programs: Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Declared: March 27, 2020 Incident: Biological Disaster #: 4496 Began: January 20, 2020 Ended: May 11, 2023
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
COVID-19
Declared: March 13, 2020 Incident: Biological Disaster #: 3438 Began: January 20, 2020 Ended: May 11, 2023
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
COVID-19
Declared: March 13, 2020 Incident: Biological Disaster #: 3484 Began: January 20, 2020 Ended: May 11, 2023
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING
Declared: June 25, 2018 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 4372 Began: March 2, 2018 Ended: March 3, 2018
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING
Declared: April 13, 2015 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 4214 Began: January 26, 2015 Ended: January 28, 2015
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE WINTER STORM, SNOWSTORM, AND FLOODING
Declared: April 19, 2013 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 4110 Began: February 8, 2013 Ended: February 9, 2013
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
HURRICANE SANDY
Declared: December 19, 2012 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 4097 Began: October 27, 2012 Ended: November 8, 2012
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
HURRICANE SANDY
Declared: October 28, 2012 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3350 Began: October 27, 2012 Ended: November 8, 2012
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
TROPICAL STORM IRENE
Declared: September 3, 2011 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 4028 Began: August 27, 2011 Ended: August 29, 2011
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
HURRICANE IRENE
Declared: August 26, 2011 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3330 Began: August 26, 2011 Ended: September 5, 2011
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
HURRICANE EARL
Declared: September 2, 2010 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3315 Began: September 1, 2010 Ended: September 4, 2010
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS AND INLAND AND COASTAL FLOODING
Declared: May 16, 2007 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1701 Began: April 15, 2007 Ended: April 25, 2007
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
Declared: September 13, 2005 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3252 Began: August 29, 2005 Ended: October 1, 2005
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
RECORD AND/OR NEAR RECORD SNOW
Declared: February 17, 2005 Incident: Snowstorm Disaster #: 3201 Began: January 22, 2005 Ended: January 23, 2005
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
SNOW
Declared: January 15, 2004 Incident: Snowstorm Disaster #: 3191 Began: December 6, 2003 Ended: December 7, 2003
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
SNOW
Declared: March 11, 2003 Incident: Snowstorm Disaster #: 3175 Began: February 17, 2003 Ended: February 18, 2003
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
BLIZZARD OF 96
Declared: January 24, 1996 Incident: Snowstorm Disaster #: 1090 Began: January 7, 1996 Ended: January 13, 1996
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
BLIZZARDS, HIGH WINDS & RECORD SNOWFALL
Declared: March 16, 1993 Incident: Snowstorm Disaster #: 3103 Began: March 13, 1993 Ended: March 17, 1993
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
WINTER COASTAL STORM
Declared: December 21, 1992 Incident: Coastal Storm Disaster #: 975 Began: December 11, 1992 Ended: December 13, 1992
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Major Disaster
COASTAL STORM
Declared: November 4, 1991 Incident: Coastal Storm Disaster #: 920 Began: October 30, 1991 Ended: November 2, 1991
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Major Disaster
HURRICANE BOB
Declared: August 26, 1991 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 914 Began: August 19, 1991 Ended: August 19, 1991
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Major Disaster
HURRICANE GLORIA
Declared: October 28, 1985 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 751 Began: September 27, 1985 Ended: September 27, 1985
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
COASTAL STORMS, FLOOD, ICE & SNOW
Declared: February 10, 1978 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 546 Began: February 6, 1978 Ended: February 8, 1978
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Major Disaster
TOXIC ALGAE IN COASTAL WATERS
Declared: September 28, 1972 Incident: Fishing Losses Disaster #: 357 Began: September 28, 1972 Ended: September 28, 1972
Programs: Individual Assistance
About this data. Federal disaster declarations unlock specific recovery programs at the county level. Public Assistance funds rebuilding of public infrastructure (roads, utilities, schools); Individual Assistance provides grants and SBA loans to households and businesses; Hazard Mitigation funds long-term risk reduction. Apply via disasterassistance.gov when a declaration is active for your area. Source: OpenFEMA API.