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Harris County, Georgia FEMA Disaster Declarations — 14 Federal Declarations

1977–2026 · 8 DR · 6 EM · 0 FM · Last update: January 24, 2026

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

Harris County, Georgia has had 14 federal disaster declarations on record (1953 to present), spanning 1977 through 2026 — 8 major disasters (DR), 6 emergencies (EM), and 0 fire-management declarations (FM). The most common incident types in this county are Hurricane (6), Severe Storm (3), Biological (2).

Declarations affecting Harris 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
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 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
TROPICAL STORM FRANCES
Declared: September 24, 2004 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 1560 Began: September 3, 2004 Ended: October 30, 2004
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
HURRICANE IVAN
Declared: September 18, 2004 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 1554 Began: September 14, 2004 Ended: October 30, 2004
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
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
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
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.