District of Columbia Disaster & Funding Calendar
When District of Columbia's hazards peak — and when the federal money windows open. The recurring hazard seasons (flood, severe storm, winter storm) alongside the SAM.gov, FEMA and grant deadlines that decide who's ready when disaster strikes.
District of Columbia hazard seasons — 12-month view
| Hazard | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flood | May–September | ||||||||||||
| Severe Storm | March–June | ||||||||||||
| Winter Storm | December–February |
Peak windows
- Flood — typically May–September in District of Columbia.
- Severe Storm — typically March–June in District of Columbia.
- Winter Storm — typically December–February in District of Columbia.
💰 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 District of Columbia 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.
District of Columbia hazard season FAQ
When is flood season in District of Columbia?
In District of Columbia, flood season typically runs May–September. 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 District of Columbia?
In District of Columbia, 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.
When is winter storm season in District of Columbia?
In District of Columbia, winter storm season typically runs December–February. 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.