FEMA Major Disaster Declaration – South Dakota Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding
FEMA Alert
September 1, 2026
FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of South Dakota to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding from June 28 – July 3, 2026. The following counties have been approved for assistance:
Public Assistance:
- Beadle
- Bennett
- Buffalo
- Crow Creek Indian Reservation
- Day
- Hand
- Hughes
- Hyde
- Lower Brule Indian Reservation
- Stanley
South Dakota Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding (DR-4938-SD)
Additional Resources
FEMA’s web site
FEMA’s Disaster Declaration Process
Safeguard Properties Industry Alerts
VA’s Policy Regarding Natural Disasters