Delaware Disaster & Funding Calendar
When Delaware's hazards peak — and when the federal money windows open. The recurring hazard seasons (coastal flood, hurricane, severe storm) alongside the SAM.gov, FEMA and grant deadlines that decide who's ready when disaster strikes.
Delaware hazard seasons — 12-month view
| Hazard | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coastal Flood | September–November | ||||||||||||
| Hurricane | August–October | ||||||||||||
| Severe Storm | March–June |
Peak windows
- Coastal Flood — typically September–November in Delaware.
- Hurricane — typically August–October in Delaware.
- Severe Storm — typically March–June in Delaware.
💰 Funding & deadline cycles
- 🔁SAM.gov registration renewal — annualLapses lock you out of federal contracts & grants. Renew ~60 days before expiry.
- 🏛️FEMA Public Assistance & HMGP — post-declarationWindows open after a Delaware disaster is declared and close fast. Watch the live map for new declarations.
- 🏗️HUD CDBG-DR — appropriation-drivenFunds follow major disasters via Congressional appropriation; action-plan deadlines follow.
- 📅Federal fiscal year — Oct 1Grant cycles and mitigation notices (BRIC) reset. Position before Q4.
Delaware hazard season FAQ
When is coastal flood season in Delaware?
In Delaware, coastal flood season typically runs September–November. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is hurricane season in Delaware?
In Delaware, hurricane season typically runs August–October. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is severe storm season in Delaware?
In Delaware, severe storm season typically runs March–June. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.