Federal disaster declarations issued for Kentucky and Indiana due to severe storms

The federal government has issued administrative disaster declarations for the Commonwealth of Kentucky and the State of Indiana following severe weather events, according to the Federal Register.

Kentucky's declaration, dated October 26, 2026, cites incidents of severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding as the cause of the disaster declaration.

Indiana's declaration, also dated October 26, 2026, attributes the disaster to severe storms and flooding.

These declarations are part of a prototype version of the daily Federal Register available online, which is not yet an official legal edition but provides public notice of federal actions.

The Federal Register website notes that while the prototype aims to present accurate regulatory information, users should verify details against the official print or electronic versions for legal purposes.