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Milwaukee County, Wisconsin FEMA Disaster Declarations — 22 Federal Declarations

1969–2026 · 17 DR · 5 EM · 0 FM · Last update: June 30, 2026

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

Milwaukee County, Wisconsin has had 22 county-designated federal disaster declarations on record (1953 to present; declarations designated "Statewide" are tracked at the state level and not included), spanning 1969 through 2026 — 17 major disasters (DR), 5 emergencies (EM), and 0 fire-management declarations (FM). The most common incident types in this county are Flood (8), Severe Storm (7), Snowstorm (4).

Declarations affecting Milwaukee County

Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
Declared: June 30, 2026 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 4923 Began: April 13, 2026 Ended: April 23, 2026
Programs: Individual Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, FLOODING, AND MUDSLIDES
Declared: September 11, 2025 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 4892 Began: August 9, 2025 Ended: August 12, 2025
Programs: Individual Assistance
Major Disaster
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Declared: April 4, 2020 Incident: Biological Disaster #: 4520 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 #: 3454 Began: January 20, 2020 Ended: May 11, 2023
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND FLOODING
Declared: March 11, 2020 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 4477 Began: January 10, 2020 Ended: January 12, 2020
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE WINTER STORM AND SNOWSTORM
Declared: April 5, 2011 Incident: Snowstorm Disaster #: 1966 Began: January 31, 2011 Ended: February 3, 2011
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
Declared: August 11, 2010 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1933 Began: July 20, 2010 Ended: July 24, 2010
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
Declared: June 14, 2008 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1768 Began: June 5, 2008 Ended: July 25, 2008
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
RECORD SNOW AND NEAR RECORD SNOW
Declared: March 19, 2008 Incident: Snowstorm Disaster #: 3285 Began: February 5, 2008 Ended: February 6, 2008
Programs: Public Assistance
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
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
Declared: June 18, 2004 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1526 Began: May 7, 2004 Ended: July 3, 2004
Programs: Individual Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
SNOW
Declared: January 24, 2001 Incident: Snowstorm Disaster #: 3163 Began: December 11, 2000 Ended: December 31, 2000
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
Declared: June 24, 2000 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1332 Began: May 26, 2000 Ended: July 19, 2000
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
Declared: August 12, 1998 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1238 Began: August 5, 1998 Ended: August 15, 1998
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
Declared: July 7, 1997 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1180 Began: June 21, 1997 Ended: June 23, 1997
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING
Declared: July 2, 1993 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 994 Began: June 7, 1993 Ended: August 25, 1993
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
Declared: October 7, 1986 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 775 Began: September 10, 1986 Ended: October 3, 1986
Programs: Individual Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS
Declared: August 14, 1986 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 770 Began: August 6, 1986 Ended: August 6, 1986
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Emergency
BLIZZARDS & SNOWSTORMS
Declared: January 19, 1979 Incident: Snowstorm Disaster #: 3069 Began: January 19, 1979 Ended: January 19, 1979
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, ICING, WIND & FLOODING
Declared: March 23, 1976 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 496 Began: March 23, 1976 Ended: March 23, 1976
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
Declared: April 27, 1973 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 376 Began: April 27, 1973 Ended: April 27, 1973
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
Declared: July 11, 1969 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 264 Began: July 11, 1969 Ended: July 11, 1969
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.