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Sevier County, Tennessee FEMA Disaster Declarations — 23 Federal Declarations

1972–2026 · 15 DR · 5 EM · 3 FM · Last update: February 6, 2026

How many FEMA disaster declarations has Sevier County, Tennessee had?

Sevier County, Tennessee has had 23 federal disaster declarations on record (1953 to present), spanning 1972 through 2026 — 15 major disasters (DR), 5 emergencies (EM), and 3 fire-management declarations (FM). The most common incident types in this county are Severe Storm (7), Flood (4), Fire (4).

Declarations affecting Sevier County

Major Disaster
SEVERE WINTER STORM
Declared: February 6, 2026 Incident: Winter Storm Disaster #: 4898 Began: January 22, 2026 Ended: January 27, 2026
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
SEVERE WINTER STORM
Declared: January 24, 2026 Incident: Winter Storm Disaster #: 3635 Began: January 22, 2026 Ended: January 27, 2026
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
Declared: April 2, 2025 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 3625 Began: April 2, 2025 Ended: April 24, 2025
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
TROPICAL STORM HELENE
Declared: October 2, 2024 Incident: Tropical Storm Disaster #: 4832 Began: September 26, 2024 Ended: September 30, 2024
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Declared: April 2, 2020 Incident: Biological Disaster #: 4514 Began: January 20, 2020 Ended: May 11, 2023
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
COVID-19
Declared: March 13, 2020 Incident: Biological Disaster #: 3473 Began: January 20, 2020 Ended: May 11, 2023
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, LANDSLIDES, AND MUDSLIDES
Declared: April 17, 2019 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 4427 Began: February 19, 2019 Ended: March 30, 2019
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
Declared: June 23, 2017 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 4320 Began: May 27, 2017 Ended: May 28, 2017
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
WILDFIRES
Declared: December 15, 2016 Incident: Fire Disaster #: 4293 Began: November 28, 2016 Ended: December 9, 2016
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Fire Mgmt
CHIMNEY TOP FIRE
Declared: November 28, 2016 Incident: Fire Disaster #: 5167 Began: November 28, 2016 Ended: December 9, 2016
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING
Declared: April 2, 2015 Incident: Severe Ice Storm Disaster #: 4211 Began: February 15, 2015 Ended: February 22, 2015
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
Declared: September 5, 2005 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3217 Began: August 29, 2005 Ended: October 1, 2005
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
Declared: May 8, 2003 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1464 Began: May 4, 2003 Ended: May 30, 2003
Programs: Individual Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
Declared: April 5, 2002 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1408 Began: January 23, 2002 Ended: March 20, 2002
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Fire Mgmt
TN - RIDGE CREST FIRE - 11/14/2001
Declared: November 14, 2001 Incident: Fire Disaster #: 2389 Began: November 12, 2001
Programs: Public Assistance
Fire Mgmt
TN - KNOXVILLE FIRE COMPLEX - 11/02/00
Declared: November 2, 2000 Incident: Fire Disaster #: 2346 Began: October 30, 2000
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE WINTER STORM
Declared: January 15, 1999 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1260 Began: December 23, 1998 Ended: December 29, 1998
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING
Declared: April 20, 1998 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1215 Began: April 16, 1998 Ended: May 18, 1998
Programs: Individual Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
Declared: January 13, 1998 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1197 Began: January 6, 1998 Ended: February 12, 1998
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
EXTENSIVE RAINFALL AND FLASH FLOODING
Declared: April 14, 1994 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 1022 Began: March 25, 1994 Ended: April 3, 1994
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Emergency
SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM
Declared: March 14, 1993 Incident: Snowstorm Disaster #: 3095 Began: March 13, 1993 Ended: March 17, 1993
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING
Declared: March 21, 1973 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 366 Began: March 21, 1973 Ended: March 21, 1973
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Major Disaster
HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING
Declared: May 15, 1972 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 331 Began: May 15, 1972 Ended: May 15, 1972
Programs: Public 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.