FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Kentucky Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes
FEMA Alert
May 23, 2025
***LAST UPDATE: 7/29/25***
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Kentucky to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes from May 16-17, 2025. The following counties have been approved for assistance:
Individual Assistance:
- Caldwell
- Laurel
- Pulaski
- Russell
- Trigg
- Union
Public Assistance:
- Adair
- Allen
- Barren
- Breathitt
- Butler
- Caldwell
- Carlisle
- Casey
- Christian
- Clay
- Clinton
- Crittenden
- Cumberland
- Estill
- Jackson
- Knott
- Knox
- Larue
- Laurel
- Lee
- Livingston
- Logan
- Lyon
- Marshall
- McCreary
- Menifee
- Metcalfe
- Owsley
- Powell
- Pulaski
- Rockcastle
- Russell
- Spencer
- Todd
- Trigg
- Union
- Warren
- Wayne
- Whitley
Kentucky Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Tornadoes (DR-4875-KY)
President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Kentucky
Additional Resources
FEMA’s web site
FEMA’s Disaster Declaration Process
Safeguard Properties Industry Alerts
VA’s Policy Regarding Natural Disasters