FEMADeclarations of 1959
FEMA disaster declarations in 1959
FEMA made 7 disaster declarations in 1959: 7 major disasters, 0 emergencies and 0 fire management assistance declarations. Oklahoma had the most (2); the most common incident was flood (6).
The 7 declarations of 1959
Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (v2). Data as of September 29, 2026.
By state
| State | Major disasters | Emergencies | Fire management |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Hawaii | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Texas | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Indiana | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ohio | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (v2). Data as of September 29, 2026.
By incident type
| Incident type | Declarations |
|---|---|
| Flood | 6 |
| Hurricane | 1 |
Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (v2). Data as of September 29, 2026.