Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, and Tornadoes

Key facts

Declared

23 May 2025

Incident period

16 May 2025 to 17 May 2025

Declaration type

Major disaster declaration. The President declared a major disaster under the Stafford Act, which can authorise a broad range of federal recovery programmes. How FEMA declares disasters

Incident types designated

Flood, Mud/Landslide, Severe Storm, Straight-Line Winds, Tornado

Where

Kentucky — 39 designated areas

FEMA region

Region 4

Programmes declared

• Individual Assistance
• Public Assistance

“Declared” means FEMA authorised this programme for the listed areas. It does not mean any individual or household is eligible. Eligibility is decided by FEMA — apply or check at DisasterAssistance.gov.

Apply or check status at DisasterAssistance.gov FEMA's record lists a last filing date of 22 Aug 2025 for Individual Assistance. Confirm with FEMA.

Designated areas

Programmes can differ from area to area. Names are as FEMA lists them.