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FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – Kentucky Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides

FEMA Alert

September 1, 2026

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, flooding, landslides and mudslides from June 26-30, 2026. The following counties have been approved for assistance:

Public Assistance:

Bullitt
Butler
Clinton
Cumberland
Garrard
Grayson
Green
Hardin
Henderson
Jackson
Jessamine
Madison
Meade
Mercer
Metcalfe
Ohio
Owsley
Rockcastle
Spencer
Wayne

Kentucky Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4937-KY)

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FEMA’s web site

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Freddie Mac Disaster Relief Policies

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