Disaster relief · Iowa
Disaster declarations and IRS tax relief in Iowa
FEMA lists 2 federal disaster declarations for Iowa since October 30, 2024 (2 major disasters); none includes FEMA individual assistance.
Disaster declarations and tax relief
The IRS has published no disaster tax relief notice for Iowa in 2025 or 2026.
Latest FEMA declaration: DR-4942-IA (Severe Storms and Flooding), declared September 1, 2026.
Official notices, not advice. This page reports what FEMA and the IRS have published. Whether a postponed deadline or a FEMA program applies to you depends on where you live or do business and on your situation: check with the IRS or a tax professional, and apply for FEMA help only through DisasterAssistance.gov, FEMA's official site.
FEMA declarations in Iowa
Every federal declaration since October 30, 2024, newest first. "Areas" is the number of counties and other areas FEMA designated.
| Declaration | Type | Incident period | Declared | Programs | Areas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DR-4942-IA Severe Storms and Flooding | Major disaster Severe Storm | Jul 1, 2026 – Jul 4, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | Individual aid: no Public aid: yes Mitigation: no | 4 |
| DR-4870-IA Severe Winter Storm | Major disaster Winter Storm | Mar 19, 2025 | May 21, 2025 | Individual aid: no Public aid: yes Mitigation: no | 4 |
All other counties with a declaration or IRS notice (8)
| County | Declarations | Latest | Individual aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crawford County | 1 | DR-4870-IA | no |
| Harrison County | 1 | DR-4870-IA | no |
| Jasper County | 1 | DR-4942-IA | no |
| Monona County | 1 | DR-4870-IA | no |
| Polk County | 1 | DR-4942-IA | no |
| Story County | 1 | DR-4942-IA | no |
| Warren County | 1 | DR-4942-IA | no |
| Woodbury County | 1 | DR-4870-IA | no |
These counties have no separate page: they have a declaration without individual assistance and no open IRS notice, or we found few searches about them.
Official links
- DisasterAssistance.gov: FEMA's official site to apply for individual assistance or check an application.
- IRS: Tax relief in disaster situations, the list of every IRS disaster notice, and the IRS FAQs for disaster victims.
Flood insurance in Iowa: NFIP home policies cost a median $1,054 a year (6,022 homes insured on August 31, 2026). Most homeowners policies do not cover flood damage. See flood insurance costs in Iowa.