Presidential Disaster Declaration

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
Governor Kim Reynolds ★ Lt. Governor Chris Cournoyer  

 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 2, 2026
MEDIA CONTACT: Mason Mauro, (515) 745-2840, mason.mauro@governor.iowa.gov

Governor Reynolds announces approval of Presidential Disaster Declaration

DES MOINES— Today, Governor Kim Reynolds announced that President Trump has approved Iowa’s request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration for Iowa counties that sustained significant damage from severe weather, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding between July 1 and July 4, 2026. The declaration activates the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Program for Jasper, Polk, Story, and Warren counties.

The Public Assistance Program provides funds that can be used for the restoration of damaged utilities, debris removal, and other emergency protective measures, including but not limited