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FEMA Opens Aid After Midwest Floods, Gulf Storms

PUBLISHED Jul 7, 2026, 7:58 AM ET

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United States: FEMA has approved Individual Assistance for homeowners and renters in multiple Wisconsin counties and four Louisiana parishes after April flooding and Tropical Storm Arthur on June 17–18. Local outlets reported that affected areas include Brown and Marathon counties in Wisconsin and Avoyelles, St. Landry, St. Tammany and Terrebonne parishes in Louisiana, with eligibility tied to primary-home damage and uninsured losses. Officials said this week that residents should file insurance claims first and then register for federal assistance at DisasterAssistance.gov. Emergency managers cited displacement, temporary housing needs, basic home repairs, and personal property loss as covered categories; local authorities continue damage assessments and may expand eligible areas as documentation is collected and verified.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

April 13–23: Historic flooding damages homes across Brown County and nearby areas.
Early April: Severe storms and tornadoes impacted 19 Wisconsin counties and the Oneida Nation.
June 17–18: Tropical Storm Arthur produces heavy rain and flooding in Louisiana parishes.
Late June/early July: FEMA approves Individual Assistance for listed Wisconsin counties and four Louisiana parishes.
Following approvals: Residents instructed to file insurance claims and register at DisasterAssistance.gov for aid.

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If you live in the affected Wisconsin counties or Louisiana parishes, you could be eligible for FEMA aid. This includes help with housing, repairs, and personal property loss. Check your insurance first, then register at DisasterAssistance.gov.

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Who Benefited

Residents with uninsured or underinsured storm and flood damage, and local contractors and relief organizations administering recovery work will receive federal Individual Assistance funding and support resources.

Who Impacted

Homeowners and renters in affected Wisconsin counties and Louisiana parishes faced displacement, property loss, structural damage, and uninsured expenses from April flooding and June Tropical Storm Arthur.

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