FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Iowa to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm on March 19, 2025.
News, Media & Events: Iowa
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
Des Moines, Iowa – Iowans who registered with FEMA for disaster assistance after the severe storms, tornadoes and flooding on June 16 through July 23, 2024 are encouraged to stay in touch with FEMA to resolve issues, provide updates on their applications or submit new information.
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Des Moines, Iowa — Iowans affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding on June 16 through July 23, 2024, have until Oct. 22, 2024, to apply for FEMA assistance.
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PDFs & Multimedia
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Iowa — Risk Rating 2.0 — State Profile 2025
Iowa — Risk Rating 2.0 — New Methodology vs Old Methodology Narrative 2025
Iowa — Risk Rating 2.0 — ZIP Code Breakdown 2025
Iowa — Risk Rating 2.0 — County Breakdown 2025
Final Environmental Assessment including FONSI signed 10/3/2024 for Rock Ridge Temporary Group Housing Site, FEMA-DR-4796-IA, October 2024
Iowa; Severe Winter Storms and Snowstorm - Denial of Appeal
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for the State of Iowa's Denial of Appeal on August 15, 2024, as a result of severe winter storms and snowstorm during the period of January 8-14, 2024.
Public Notice for Rock Ridge Temporary Group Housing Site, FEMA-DR-4796-IA, September 2024
Draft Environmental Assessment for Rock Ridge Temporary Group Housing Site, FEMA-DR-4796-IA, September 2024
Iowa; FEMA-4796-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4796-DR; Iowa as a result of severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds, and tornadoes beginning on June 16, 2024, and continuing.
Communities Eligible for Suspension Effective on July 17, 2024
July 17, 2024: Alabama, Iowa, Kansas, Maine, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Wisconsin Suspension Notice