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