🇺🇸United States

The United States faces a wide range of natural disasters including hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, earthquakes, floods, and winter storms. The country has extensive disaster management infrastructure at federal, state, and local levels, though the increasing frequency and intensity of disasters tests response capacity. Recent years have seen record-breaking wildfire seasons, devastating hurricanes, and increasing flood events.

This page tracks 36 documented disasters in United States, including 2 currently active. The most recent is Typhoon Champi (October 2026). Find responding organizations, official agencies, and emergency contacts for United States below.

North AmericaWashington, D.C.337 millionEmergency: 91136 disasters recorded

Recovery Phase

13 in recovery

Past Disasters

21 resolved
Kentucky Flash Floods
Kentucky Flash FloodsResolvedModerate
Madison, Jackson, Hardin, Jefferson and Cumberland countiesJun 2026 — Sep 2026Thousands affected
Cottonwood Fire
Cottonwood FireResolvedMajor
Beaver & Piute Counties, UtahJun 2026 — Oct 20265,000+ affected3 orgs
North Texas Tornado Outbreak
North Texas Tornado OutbreakResolvedMajor
Runaway Bay, Springtown & Mineral Wells, TexasApr 2026 — May 2026Thousands affected3 orgs
2026 Enid, Oklahoma EF-4 Tornado
2026 Enid, Oklahoma EF-4 TornadoResolvedMajor
Enid, Garfield CountyApr 2026 — May 2026Hundreds affected4 orgs
Georgia & Florida Wildfires
Georgia & Florida WildfiresResolvedMajor
Southeast Georgia & Northeast FloridaApr 2026 — Apr 2026Thousands affected5 orgs
April 2026 Midwest Tornado Outbreak
April 2026 Midwest Tornado OutbreakResolvedMajor
Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri & MichiganApr 2026 — May 2026500,000 affected6 orgs
Nebraska Wildfires
Nebraska WildfiresResolvedCritical
Western NebraskaMar 2026 — Mar 202650,000 affected3 orgs
March 2026 Tornado Outbreak
March 2026 Tornado OutbreakResolvedCritical
Indiana, Illinois, Oklahoma & MichiganMar 2026 — Mar 2026500,000 affected5 orgs
Northeast Blizzard
Northeast BlizzardResolvedCritical
Northeast USFeb 2026 — Mar 2026200 million affected4 orgs
Southern Plains Wildfires
Southern Plains WildfiresResolvedMajor
Oklahoma, Kansas & Texas PanhandleFeb 2026 — Mar 2026100,000 affected3 orgs
Winter Storm Fern
Winter Storm FernResolvedCritical
Southeast & Central USJan 2026 — Feb 202650,000,000 affected8 orgs
Alaska Typhoon
Alaska TyphoonResolvedMajor
Yukon-Kuskokwim DeltaOct 2025 — Nov 202545,000 affected4 orgs
Texas Flooding
Texas FloodingResolvedMajor
Kerr CountyJul 2025 — Jul 202585,000 affected5 orgs
US Tornadoes
US TornadoesResolvedMajor
Missouri & Central USMar 2025 — Apr 2025320,000 affected6 orgs
Hurricane Helene & Milton
Hurricane Helene & MiltonResolvedCritical
Florida & North CarolinaSep 2024 — Nov 20246,000,000 affected10 orgs
Texas Wildfires
Texas WildfiresResolvedCritical
Texas PanhandleFeb 2024 — Mar 2024150,000 affected5 orgs
Maui Wildfires
Maui WildfiresResolvedCritical
Lahaina, MauiAug 2023 — Oct 202312,000 affected8 orgs
Hurricane Ian
Hurricane IanResolvedCritical
Southwest FloridaSep 2022 — Dec 20224,500,000 affected10 orgs
Kentucky Tornado Outbreak
Kentucky Tornado OutbreakResolvedMajor
Kentucky, Arkansas, Illinois, Tennessee & MissouriDec 2021 — Feb 2022500,000 affected9 orgs
Hurricane Ida
Hurricane IdaResolvedCritical
Louisiana & Northeastern USAug 2021 — Oct 20212,500,000 affected10 orgs
Hurricane Laura
Hurricane LauraResolvedMajor
Louisiana & TexasAug 2020 — Nov 2020600,000 affected8 orgs

Official Disaster Management Agencies

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

The primary federal agency responsible for coordinating disaster preparedness, response, and recovery across the United States.

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National Weather Service (NWS)

Provides weather forecasts, warnings, and alerts critical for disaster preparedness and public safety.

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U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

Monitors earthquakes, volcanic activity, landslides, and other natural hazards across the United States.

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Local & Regional Organizations

American Red Cross

The nation's largest humanitarian organization, providing disaster relief, blood services, health and safety education, and support for military families.

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Team Rubicon

Veteran-led disaster response organization mobilizing military veterans to serve communities affected by disasters.

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Cajun Navy Relief

Grassroots volunteer organization providing swift-water rescue and relief during hurricanes and floods, particularly in the Gulf Coast region.

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All Hands and Hearts

Disaster relief organization that addresses the immediate and long-term needs of communities impacted by natural disasters.

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Relief Organizations in United States

21 organizations