2026-18758NoticeWallet

South Dakota Storms Earn Major Disaster Declaration

Published Date: 9/14/2026

Notice

Summary

This is notice of the Presidential declaration of a major disaster for Public Assistance Only for the state of South Dakota (FEMA-4938-DR), dated September 1, 2026. Incident: Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding.

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Major Disaster Declared for South Dakota

A Presidential major disaster declaration (FEMA-4938-DR) was issued on September 1, 2026 for severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that occurred June 28, 2026 through July 3, 2026. The declaration lists primary counties Beadle, Bennett, Buffalo, Day, Hand, Hughes, Hyde, and Stanley, and the Crow Creek and Lower Brule Sioux tribal areas as adversely affected.

SBA Disaster Loans Open to Private Nonprofits

Private nonprofit organizations that provide essential governmental services in the declared area may apply for SBA disaster loans for damage from the June 28–July 3, 2026 incident. Applications may be filed online at https://lending.sba.gov or in person at locally announced locations; the Physical Loan application deadline is November 1, 2026 and the Economic Injury (EIDL) application deadline is June 1, 2027.

SBA Disaster Loan Interest Rate 3.625%

The notice sets SBA interest rates at 3.625%: for physical damage loans to private nonprofit organizations (both with and without credit available elsewhere) and for economic injury loans to private nonprofit organizations without credit available elsewhere, the rate listed is 3.625%.

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9/1/2026
9/14/2026

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