USDA Designates Two Michigan Counties as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Drought.

These Secretarial natural disaster designations allow the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation, or to refinance certain debts. FSA will review the loans based on the extent of losses, security available, and repayment ability.

Triggering Disaster #1

Impacted Area: Michigan

Triggering Disaster: Drought (Fast Track): 08/05/2025-ongoing

Application Deadline: 06/01/2026

Primary Counties Eligible:

• Michigan: Huron, Tuscola Counties

Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:

• Michigan: Bay, Genesee, Lapeer, Saginaw, and Sanilac Counties

Designation Number: S6083

Approval Date: 09/30/2025

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Triggering Disaster #2

Impacted Area: Ohio

Triggering Disaster: Drought (Fast Track): 09/30/2025- ongoing

Application Deadline: 08/31/2026

Primary Counties Eligible:

• State: Ohio

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Contiguous Counties Also Eligible:

• Michigan: Hillsdale, Lenawee, and Monroe Counties

Designation number: S6106

Approval Date: 12/29/2025

More Resources

On farmers.gov, the Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool, Disaster Assistance-at-a-Glance fact sheet, and Loan Assistance Tool can help you determine program or loan options. To file a Notice of Loss or to ask questions about available programs, contact your local USDA Service Center.

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