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