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Washington County, Tennessee FEMA Disaster Declarations — 16 Federal Declarations

1973–2026 · 10 DR · 6 EM · 0 FM · Last update: February 6, 2026

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

Washington County, Tennessee has had 16 federal disaster declarations on record (1953 to present), spanning 1973 through 2026 — 10 major disasters (DR), 6 emergencies (EM), and 0 fire-management declarations (FM). The most common incident types in this county are Severe Storm (5), Winter Storm (3), Tropical Storm (2).

Declarations affecting Washington 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
Emergency
TROPICAL STORM HELENE
Declared: September 27, 2024 Incident: Tropical Storm Disaster #: 3620 Began: September 26, 2024 Ended: September 30, 2024
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE WINTER STORM
Declared: March 8, 2023 Incident: Winter Storm Disaster #: 4691 Began: December 22, 2022 Ended: December 27, 2022
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
Declared: April 24, 2020 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 4541 Began: April 12, 2020 Ended: April 13, 2020
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, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING
Declared: May 1, 2011 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1974 Began: April 25, 2011 Ended: April 28, 2011
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 AND FLOODING
Declared: August 15, 2001 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1387 Began: July 27, 2001 Ended: August 22, 2001
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
Declared: January 13, 1998 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1197 Began: January 6, 1998 Ended: February 12, 1998
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
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
Declared: November 12, 1977 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 544 Began: November 12, 1977 Ended: November 12, 1977
Programs: Individual Assistance, 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
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.