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

FEMA Alert

April 7, 2026

***Last Update: April 15, 2026***

FEMA has issued a Major Disaster Declaration for the state of Washington to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides, and mudslides from December 5-19, 2025. The following counties have been approved for assistance:

Individual Assistance:

Chehalis Indian Reservation
Chelan
Grays Harbor
King
Lewis
Lummi Indian Reservation
Muckleshoot Indian Reservation
Nisqually Indian Reservation
Nooksack Indian Reservation
Pacific
Pierce
Puyallup Indian Reservation
Quinault Indian Reservation
Samish
Sauk-Suiattle Indian Reservation
Shoalwater Bay Reservation
Skagit
Snohomish
Squaxin Island Indian Reservation
Stillaguamish Indian Reservation
Swinomish Indian Reservation
Thurston
Tulalip Indian Reservation
Upper Skagit Indian Reservation
Whatcom

Public Assistance:

Washington Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides (DR-4906-WA)

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Washington

Map of Affected Areas

List of Affected Zip Codes

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