Kansas July storms bring federal disaster aid to 12 counties
Published Date: 5/6/2026
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Summary
Kansas faced big trouble from storms, strong winds, and flooding in July 2025, leading the President to declare a major disaster in December. This means federal help is on the way for 12 counties, covering 75% of eligible repair costs to get communities back on their feet. A special FEMA officer is now in charge to make sure aid arrives fast and smoothly.
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Federal Public Assistance Covers 75% of Repairs
The President declared a major disaster for Kansas on December 19, 2025, for damage from July 17–22, 2025. For the counties designated, FEMA will provide Public Assistance and federal funds will be limited to 75 percent of the total eligible costs for repairs and recovery.
Disaster Housing and 'Other Needs' Assistance Available
Individuals and households in the designated areas are eligible for disaster housing assistance and other needs assistance under the declared disaster (CFDA 97.048, 97.049, 97.050). The declaration was issued December 19, 2025, for storms and flooding from July 17–22, 2025.
12 Kansas Counties Declared Eligible
Twelve Kansas counties—Barton, Comanche, Edwards, Hodgeman, Logan, Morris, Ottawa, Rawlins, Saline, Stevens, Sumner, and Wyandotte—are designated as adversely affected and eligible for the declared federal disaster assistance as of December 19, 2025.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Offered
Disaster Unemployment Assistance (CFDA 97.034) is authorized for people affected by the December 19, 2025 disaster declaration tied to the July 17–22, 2025 storms, making certain unemployed disaster-affected workers eligible for federal unemployment help.
Hazard Mitigation and Community Loans Authorized
The declaration makes Hazard Mitigation Grants (CFDA 97.039) and Community Disaster Loans (CFDA 97.030) available to support mitigation projects and local government borrowing in the designated areas under the December 19, 2025 declaration for July 17–22, 2025 storm damage.
Crisis Counseling and Disaster Legal Help Available
The declaration authorizes crisis counseling and disaster legal services (CFDA 97.032 and 97.033) for people in the designated areas after the July 17–22, 2025 storms; these services are available under the December 19, 2025 declaration.
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