VORTEX
FEMA DISASTERS
← All States

Potter County, Texas FEMA Disaster Declarations — 20 Federal Declarations

1989–2026 · 8 DR · 8 EM · 4 FM · Last update: May 18, 2026

How many FEMA disaster declarations has Potter County, Texas had?

Potter County, Texas has had 20 county-designated federal disaster declarations on record (1953 to present; declarations designated "Statewide" are tracked at the state level and not included), spanning 1989 through 2026 — 8 major disasters (DR), 8 emergencies (EM), and 4 fire-management declarations (FM). The most common incident types in this county are Fire (8), Hurricane (5), Severe Ice Storm (3).

Declarations affecting Potter County

Fire Mgmt
STINKY FIRE
Declared: May 18, 2026 Incident: Fire Disaster #: 5634 Began: May 18, 2026 Ended: May 21, 2026
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE WINTER STORMS
Declared: February 19, 2021 Incident: Severe Ice Storm Disaster #: 4586 Began: February 11, 2021 Ended: February 21, 2021
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
SEVERE WINTER STORM
Declared: February 14, 2021 Incident: Severe Ice Storm Disaster #: 3554 Began: February 11, 2021 Ended: February 21, 2021
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Declared: March 25, 2020 Incident: Biological Disaster #: 4485 Began: January 20, 2020 Ended: May 11, 2023
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
COVID-19
Declared: March 13, 2020 Incident: Biological Disaster #: 3458 Began: January 20, 2020 Ended: May 11, 2023
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
WILDFIRES
Declared: July 1, 2011 Incident: Fire Disaster #: 1999 Began: April 6, 2011 Ended: August 29, 2011
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Fire Mgmt
STONE RIDGE FIRE
Declared: May 29, 2011 Incident: Fire Disaster #: 2913 Began: May 29, 2011 Ended: June 1, 2011
Programs: Public Assistance
Fire Mgmt
WILLOW CREEK SOUTH FIRE COMPLEX
Declared: February 27, 2011 Incident: Fire Disaster #: 2862 Began: February 27, 2011
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
HURRICANE IKE
Declared: September 10, 2008 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3294 Began: September 7, 2008 Ended: September 26, 2008
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
HURRICANE GUSTAV
Declared: August 29, 2008 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3290 Began: August 27, 2008 Ended: September 7, 2008
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
WILDFIRES
Declared: March 14, 2008 Incident: Fire Disaster #: 3284 Began: March 14, 2008 Ended: September 1, 2008
Programs: Public Assistance
Fire Mgmt
BROADWAY FIRE
Declared: February 13, 2008 Incident: Fire Disaster #: 2743 Began: February 13, 2008 Ended: February 16, 2008
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
EXTREME WILDFIRE THREAT
Declared: January 11, 2006 Incident: Fire Disaster #: 1624 Began: November 27, 2005 Ended: May 14, 2006
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
HURRICANE RITA
Declared: September 24, 2005 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 1606 Began: September 23, 2005 Ended: October 14, 2005
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
HURRICANE RITA
Declared: September 21, 2005 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3261 Began: September 20, 2005 Ended: October 14, 2005
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
Declared: September 2, 2005 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3216 Began: August 29, 2005 Ended: October 1, 2005
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE WINTER ICE STORM
Declared: January 8, 2001 Incident: Severe Ice Storm Disaster #: 1356 Began: December 12, 2000 Ended: January 15, 2001
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
EXTREME FIRE HAZARDS
Declared: September 1, 1999 Incident: Fire Disaster #: 3142 Began: August 1, 1999 Ended: December 10, 1999
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
TROPICAL STORM CHARLEY
Declared: August 26, 1998 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1239 Began: August 22, 1998 Ended: August 31, 1998
Programs: Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING
Declared: May 19, 1989 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 828 Began: May 4, 1989 Ended: June 7, 1989
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.