SEMA News Releases
Governor Kehoe Praises Response to Historic Flash Flooding in South Central Missouri
State urges public to heed warnings tonight as additional heavy rains could lead to more dangerous flash flooding
July 11, 2026
Governor Kehoe Declares a State of Emergency in Response to Ongoing Severe Storms and Life-Threatening Flash Flooding
Executive Order 26-16 Activates State Emergency Operations Plan
July 10, 2026
SEMA to host applicant briefings July 14-16 for local governments, nonprofits included in federal disaster declaration
Eligible local governments and nonprofit agencies in declared counties encouraged to attend to learn about application process and FEMA program rules
July 09, 2026
President Trump Approves Governor Kehoe’s Request for Major Disaster Declaration in Response to Severe Storms
10 counties impacted by April 23-28 severe storms approved for FEMA Public Assistance
July 02, 2026
Governor Kehoe Announces SEMA and FEMA to Participate in Joint Damage Assessments for Severe Weather System that Began June 4
Third round of Joint PDAs this year for storm damage in Missouri
June 18, 2026
SEMA/NWS observe Summer Safety Day June 5
Several areas in Missouri have already experienced record highs in March/April, according to NWS data
May 29, 2026
Governor Kehoe Requests Federal Disaster Declaration for 12 Missouri Counties in Response to Tornadoes, Hail, and Severe Storms from April 23-28
An additional round of destructive severe weather and flooding May 16-19 has led to a request today for joint Preliminary Damage Assessments for a potential second disaster declaration request
May 22, 2026
Governor Kehoe Recognizes United Effort to Support St. Louis Recovery as One-Year Anniversary of EF-3 Tornado Approaches
May 12, 2026
Governor Kehoe Seeks Joint Federal, State, and Local Damage Assessments in Preparation for Federal Disaster Declaration Request
May 07, 2026
Governor Kehoe Signs Executive Order 26-12 Activating State Emergency Operations Plan for Risk of Severe Weather
April 17, 2026
Governor Kehoe Signs Executive Order 26-11 in Preparation for FIFA World Cup Response
April 13, 2026
Governor Kehoe Signs Executive Order 26-08 Activating State Emergency Operations Plan for Threat of Severe Weather
March 06, 2026
This year’s Missouri Severe Weather Preparedness Week follows deadliest year for tornadoes in 14 years
The National Weather Service reports 16 Missourians died because of tornadoes in 2025; Missouri’s Statewide Tornado Drill is set for March 4
February 23, 2026
February is Earthquake Awareness Month in Missouri
Missourians are urged to consider the implications of a major earthquake and their preparedness
February 03, 2026
Governor Kehoe Signs Executive Order 26-05 Declaring a State of Emergency in Preparation of Forecasted Hazardous Winter Weather
January 22, 2026