Indiana Flood Disaster Declared by FEMA (DR-4933-IN)
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FEMA has issued major disaster declaration DR-4933-IN for Indiana due to severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding beginning August 11, 2026.
What this FEMA disaster declaration tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by FEMA on August 25, 2026 and geographically references Indiana. Its severity classification of "critical" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Disasters - determines the disaster-declaration framework behind it, which shapes what relief and protective action (evacuation orders, shelters, federal or provincial assistance eligibility) may follow and which agency holds authority over the declaration.
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What Happened
FEMA has declared a major disaster (DR-4933-IN) for the state of Indiana following severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding. The incident began on August 11, 2026. The declaration was issued on August 25, 2026.
Affected Areas
The following 21 counties in Indiana are designated: Dearborn, Randolph, Hamilton, Marion, Decatur, LaPorte, Fayette, Tipton, Porter, Carroll, Hancock, Lake, Pulaski, Henry, Franklin, Delaware, Madison, Morgan, Union, Rush, and Wayne.
Federal Assistance Available
The Individual and Households Program (ihProgramDeclared) has been activated. Public Assistance, Individual Assistance, and Hazard Mitigation programs were not declared.
What You Should Do
Affected residents in designated areas may apply for available federal assistance by registering with FEMA.
Source
FEMA Disaster Declaration DR-4933-IN
Original source: FEMA Official Notice ↗
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