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Bayfield County, Wisconsin FEMA Disaster Declarations — 12 Federal Declarations

1972–2026 · 9 DR · 3 EM · 0 FM · Last update: June 30, 2026

How many FEMA disaster declarations has Bayfield County, Wisconsin had?

Bayfield County, Wisconsin has had 12 federal disaster declarations on record (1953 to present), spanning 1972 through 2026 — 9 major disasters (DR), 3 emergencies (EM), and 0 fire-management declarations (FM). The most common incident types in this county are Flood (5), Severe Storm (3), Biological (2).

Declarations affecting Bayfield County

Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
Declared: June 30, 2026 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 4923 Began: April 13, 2026 Ended: April 23, 2026
Major Disaster
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Declared: April 4, 2020 Incident: Biological Disaster #: 4520 Began: January 20, 2020 Ended: May 11, 2023
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
COVID-19
Declared: March 13, 2020 Incident: Biological Disaster #: 3454 Began: January 20, 2020 Ended: May 11, 2023
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
Declared: August 10, 2018 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 4383 Began: June 15, 2018 Ended: June 19, 2018
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
Declared: August 9, 2016 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 4276 Began: July 11, 2016 Ended: July 12, 2016
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES
Declared: August 8, 2013 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 4141 Began: June 20, 2013 Ended: June 28, 2013
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
Declared: August 2, 2012 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 4076 Began: June 19, 2012 Ended: June 20, 2012
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
Declared: September 13, 2005 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3249 Began: August 29, 2005 Ended: October 1, 2005
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
FLOODING, SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES
Declared: May 11, 2001 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 1369 Began: April 10, 2001 Ended: July 6, 2001
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Major Disaster
WI-FLOOD-07/20/99
Declared: August 16, 1999 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 1284 Began: July 4, 1999 Ended: July 31, 1999
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
DROUGHT
Declared: June 17, 1976 Incident: Drought Disaster #: 3014 Began: June 17, 1976 Ended: June 17, 1976
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING
Declared: September 10, 1972 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 352 Began: September 10, 1972 Ended: September 10, 1972
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.