The Federal Emergency Management Agency declared a major disaster for Florida on October 27, 2026, due to Hurricane Isaias. The incident period began on October 6, 2026, and includes aid programs for public assistance to local governments and some nonprofits. The designated areas affected include Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton, and Washington counties.

Press Release: Federal Emergency Management Agency

Published October 27, 2026. Reproduced in full from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Major disaster declared for Florida

  • Disaster number: DR-4955-FL
  • State: Florida
  • Incident: Hurricane Isaias
  • Declared: October 27, 2026
  • Incident period began: October 6, 2026

Aid programs approved

  • Public Assistance (help for local governments and some nonprofits)

Designated areas

Bay (County); Calhoun (County); Escambia (County); Franklin (County); Gadsden (County); Gulf (County); Holmes (County); Jackson (County); Jefferson (County); Liberty (County); Okaloosa (County); Santa Rosa (County); Wakulla (County); Walton (County); Washington (County)

FEMA's page for this disaster: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4955