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)

Map of Affected Areas

List of Affected Zip Codes

 

Additional Resources

FEMA’s web site

FEMA’s Disaster Declaration Process

Safeguard Properties Industry Alerts

HUD Moratorium on Foreclosure

VA’s Policy Regarding Natural Disasters

Freddie Mac Disaster Relief Policies

Fannie Mae’s Natural Disaster Relief Policies