FEMA is actively coordinating with states across the mid-west and central U.S. affected by recent severe storms and flooding to support their locally-led response efforts. Residents and visitors should continue to listen to instructions from local officials, monitor local weather alerts and evacuate immediately if told to do so.
News, Media & Events: Kentucky
Preparedness Tips
A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Learn more about flood insurance.
Press Releases and Fact Sheets
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FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance has been made available to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to supplement response efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding beginning on April 2, 2025, and continuing.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. –Beginning April 4, Disaster Recovery Centers in Kentucky will have hours and days of operation.
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PDFs & Multimedia
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Kentucky; FEMA-4848-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4848-DR; Kentucky as a result of remnants of Hurricane Helene during the period of September 27-30, 2024.
Summary of Actions for Region 4 Dam Safety Activities, 2024
Interested Parties for Region 4 Dam Safety Activities, 2024
Notice of Intent for Region 4 Dam Safety Activities, 2024
Letters of Final Determination: Effective February 28, 2025
LFD Date: August 28, 2024
FIRM Effective Date: February 28, 2025
State: Kentucky, Kansas, South Dakota, Arizona, Alaska, Washington
Kentucky; FEMA-4804-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4804-DR; Kentucky as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides, and mudslides during the period of May 21-27, 2024.
Kentucky; Severe Storm and Tornado - Denial of Appeal
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for the Commonwealth of Kentucky's Denial of Appeal on June 20, 2024, as a result of a severe storm and tornado on March 14, 2024.
Communities Eligible for Suspension Effective on August 14, 2024
August 14, 2024: Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and South Dakota.
Kentucky; FEMA-4782-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4782-DR; Kentucky as a result of severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides, and mudslides on April 2, 2024.