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Dade County, Georgia FEMA Disaster Declarations — 20 Federal Declarations

1973–2026 · 11 DR · 8 EM · 1 FM · Last update: January 24, 2026

How many FEMA disaster declarations has Dade County, Georgia had?

Dade County, Georgia has had 20 federal disaster declarations on record (1953 to present), spanning 1973 through 2026 — 11 major disasters (DR), 8 emergencies (EM), and 1 fire-management declaration (FM). The most common incident types in this county are Hurricane (5), Severe Storm (4), Biological (2).

Declarations affecting Dade County

Emergency
SEVERE WINTER STORM
Declared: January 24, 2026 Incident: Winter Storm Disaster #: 3642 Began: January 22, 2026 Ended: January 27, 2026
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
HURRICANE HELENE
Declared: September 26, 2024 Incident: Tropical Storm Disaster #: 3616 Began: September 24, 2024 Ended: October 30, 2024
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Declared: March 29, 2020 Incident: Biological Disaster #: 4501 Began: January 20, 2020 Ended: May 11, 2023
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
COVID-19
Declared: March 13, 2020 Incident: Biological Disaster #: 3464 Began: January 20, 2020 Ended: May 11, 2023
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
HURRICANE IRMA
Declared: September 15, 2017 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 4338 Began: September 7, 2017 Ended: September 20, 2017
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
HURRICANE IRMA
Declared: September 8, 2017 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3387 Began: September 7, 2017 Ended: September 20, 2017
Programs: Public Assistance
Fire Mgmt
TATUM GULF FIRE
Declared: November 13, 2016 Incident: Fire Disaster #: 5163 Began: November 13, 2016 Ended: December 2, 2016
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
Declared: February 26, 2016 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 4259 Began: December 22, 2015 Ended: January 13, 2016
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE WINTER STORM
Declared: March 6, 2014 Incident: Severe Ice Storm Disaster #: 4165 Began: February 10, 2014 Ended: February 14, 2014
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
SEVERE WINTER STORM
Declared: February 11, 2014 Incident: Severe Ice Storm Disaster #: 3368 Began: February 10, 2014 Ended: February 14, 2014
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING
Declared: April 29, 2011 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1973 Began: April 27, 2011 Ended: April 28, 2011
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
HURRICANE KATRINA EVACUATION
Declared: September 5, 2005 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3218 Began: August 27, 2005 Ended: October 1, 2005
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
HURRICANE IVAN
Declared: September 18, 2004 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 1554 Began: September 14, 2004 Ended: October 30, 2004
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
Declared: March 11, 1998 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1209 Began: February 14, 1998 Ended: May 11, 1998
Programs: Individual Assistance
Major Disaster
HURRICANE OPAL
Declared: October 10, 1995 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 1071 Began: October 4, 1995 Ended: October 5, 1995
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Emergency
SEVERE SNOWFALL, WINTER STORM
Declared: March 15, 1993 Incident: Snowstorm Disaster #: 3097 Began: March 13, 1993 Ended: March 17, 1993
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
HIGH WINDS, HEAVY RAINS & TORNADOES
Declared: December 1, 1992 Incident: Tornado Disaster #: 969 Began: November 22, 1992 Ended: December 7, 1992
Programs: Individual Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, TORNAODES & FLOODING
Declared: February 23, 1990 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 857 Began: February 10, 1990 Ended: February 24, 1990
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Emergency
DROUGHT
Declared: July 20, 1977 Incident: Drought Disaster #: 3044 Began: July 20, 1977 Ended: July 20, 1977
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
TORNADOES & FLOODING
Declared: April 4, 1973 Incident: Tornado Disaster #: 370 Began: April 4, 1973 Ended: April 4, 1973
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
About this data. Federal disaster declarations unlock specific recovery programs at the county level. Public Assistance funds rebuilding of public infrastructure (roads, utilities, schools); Individual Assistance provides grants and SBA loans to households and businesses; Hazard Mitigation funds long-term risk reduction. Apply via disasterassistance.gov when a declaration is active for your area. Source: OpenFEMA API.