FEMADR-1991-ILMajor disasterDeclared June 7, 2011
DR-1991-IL: Illinois Severe Storms and Flooding
FEMA made a major disaster declaration for Illinois (DR-1991-IL) on June 7, 2011 for the incident of April 19, 2011 to June 14, 2011; it covers 21 designated areas. FEMA had approved $15.3 million for 2,266 households through the Individuals and Households Program (as of October 1, 2026) and obligated $13.9 million in Public Assistance (as of May 17, 2026).
The declaration
- Declaration
- DR-1991-IL (also written FEMA-1991-DR)
- Type
- Major disaster declaration
- State
- Illinois
- Incident
- Severe Storm: Severe Storms and Flooding
- Incident period
- April 19, 2011 to June 14, 2011
- Declared
- June 7, 2011
- Programs declared
- Individuals and Households, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
- FEMA region
- 5
- Place in the year
- the second of 2 major disaster declarations for Illinois in 2011
- Status
- closed out on December 14, 2022
- Registration deadline (individual help)
- August 8, 2011
Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (v2). Data as of September 29, 2026.
Which areas are covered, and for what?
| Designated area | Individuals and Households | Public Assistance | Hazard Mitigation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander (County) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Franklin (County) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Gallatin (County) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hamilton (County) | — | Yes | Yes |
| Hardin (County) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Jackson (County) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Jefferson (County) | — | Yes | Yes |
| Lawrence (County) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Marion (County) | — | Yes | Yes |
| Massac (County) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Perry (County) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pope (County) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pulaski (County) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Randolph (County) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Saline (County) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Union (County) | — | Yes | Yes |
| Wabash (County) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Washington (County) | — | Yes | Yes |
| Wayne (County) | — | Yes | Yes |
| White (County) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Williamson (County) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
An area can be added to a declaration after the first day, or have a program added: this table is FEMA's current list.
Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (v2). Data as of September 29, 2026.
How much has FEMA approved?
2,266households approved for help (IHP)
$15.3 millionIndividuals and Households Program approved
$14.3 millionof it for housing
$1.0 millionof it for other needs
$13.9 millionPublic Assistance obligated
$1.5 millionHazard Mitigation Grant Program obligated
Individual assistance figures as of October 1, 2026, public assistance as of May 17, 2026. FEMA updates both as applications are decided.
Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (v2); FEMA, OpenFEMA FEMA Web Disaster Summaries (v1). Data as of September 29, 2026.
FEMA's page for this declaration
FEMA's own page for this declaration is fema.gov/disaster/1991. AreaZine is not FEMA and cannot answer questions about an application. Registration for individual help closed on August 8, 2011.