FEMA has issued two major disaster declarations in Texas so far in 2026 for the Corner Pocket Fire on March 15 and the 8 Ball Fire on February 18, both wildfires causing property damage requiring federal recovery aid. These follow eight declarations in 2025, primarily for severe storms, fires, and flooding.
Source: usafacts. Original: https://usafacts.org/answers/how-many-disasters-are-declared-in-the-us/state/texas/
