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Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana FEMA Disaster Declarations — 42 Federal Declarations

1971–2026 · 22 DR · 19 EM · 1 FM · Last update: January 24, 2026

How many FEMA disaster declarations has Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana had?

Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana has had 42 federal disaster declarations on record (1953 to present), spanning 1971 through 2026 — 22 major disasters (DR), 19 emergencies (EM), and 1 fire-management declaration (FM). The most common incident types in this county are Hurricane (25), Severe Storm (4), Coastal Storm (3).

Declarations affecting Jefferson Davis Parish

Emergency
SEVERE WINTER STORM
Declared: January 24, 2026 Incident: Winter Storm Disaster #: 3638 Began: January 23, 2026 Ended: January 27, 2026
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
TROPICAL STORM FRANCINE
Declared: September 10, 2024 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3614 Began: September 10, 2024 Ended: September 12, 2024
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
TROPICAL STORM NICHOLAS
Declared: September 13, 2021 Incident: Coastal Storm Disaster #: 3574 Began: September 12, 2021 Ended: September 18, 2021
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
HURRICANE IDA
Declared: August 29, 2021 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 4611 Began: August 26, 2021 Ended: September 3, 2021
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
TROPICAL STORM IDA
Declared: August 27, 2021 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3568 Began: August 26, 2021 Ended: September 3, 2021
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE WINTER STORMS
Declared: March 9, 2021 Incident: Severe Ice Storm Disaster #: 4590 Began: February 11, 2021 Ended: February 19, 2021
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
SEVERE WINTER STORM
Declared: February 18, 2021 Incident: Severe Ice Storm Disaster #: 3556 Began: February 11, 2021 Ended: February 19, 2021
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
HURRICANE ZETA
Declared: January 12, 2021 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 4577 Began: October 26, 2020 Ended: October 29, 2020
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
TROPICAL STORM ZETA
Declared: October 27, 2020 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3549 Began: October 26, 2020 Ended: October 29, 2020
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
HURRICANE DELTA
Declared: October 16, 2020 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 4570 Began: October 6, 2020 Ended: October 10, 2020
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
HURRICANE DELTA
Declared: October 7, 2020 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3547 Began: October 6, 2020 Ended: October 10, 2020
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
HURRICANE SALLY
Declared: September 14, 2020 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3543 Began: September 13, 2020 Ended: September 16, 2020
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
HURRICANE LAURA
Declared: August 28, 2020 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 4559 Began: August 22, 2020 Ended: August 27, 2020
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
TROPICAL STORMS LAURA AND MARCO
Declared: August 23, 2020 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3538 Began: August 22, 2020 Ended: August 27, 2020
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
TROPICAL STORM CRISTOBAL
Declared: June 7, 2020 Incident: Coastal Storm Disaster #: 3527 Began: June 5, 2020 Ended: June 9, 2020
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Declared: March 24, 2020 Incident: Biological Disaster #: 4484 Began: January 20, 2020 Ended: May 11, 2023
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
COVID-19
Declared: March 13, 2020 Incident: Biological Disaster #: 3459 Began: January 20, 2020 Ended: May 11, 2023
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
TROPICAL STORM BARRY
Declared: July 11, 2019 Incident: Coastal Storm Disaster #: 3416 Began: July 10, 2019 Ended: July 15, 2019
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
TROPICAL STORM HARVEY
Declared: October 16, 2017 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 4345 Began: August 28, 2017 Ended: September 10, 2017
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
TROPICAL STORM HARVEY
Declared: August 28, 2017 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3382 Began: August 27, 2017 Ended: September 10, 2017
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
Declared: August 14, 2016 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 4277 Began: August 11, 2016 Ended: August 31, 2016
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
Declared: February 22, 2013 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 4102 Began: January 8, 2013 Ended: January 17, 2013
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
HURRICANE ISAAC
Declared: August 29, 2012 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 4080 Began: August 26, 2012 Ended: September 10, 2012
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
TROPICAL STORM ISAAC
Declared: August 27, 2012 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3347 Began: August 26, 2012 Ended: September 10, 2012
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
HURRICANE IKE
Declared: September 13, 2008 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 1792 Began: September 11, 2008 Ended: November 7, 2008
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
HURRICANE IKE
Declared: September 11, 2008 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3295 Began: September 7, 2008 Ended: November 7, 2008
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
HURRICANE GUSTAV
Declared: September 2, 2008 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 1786 Began: September 1, 2008 Ended: September 11, 2008
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
HURRICANE GUSTAV
Declared: August 29, 2008 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3289 Began: August 27, 2008 Ended: September 11, 2008
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
Declared: November 2, 2006 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1668 Began: October 16, 2006 Ended: November 8, 2006
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
HURRICANE RITA
Declared: September 24, 2005 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 1607 Began: September 23, 2005 Ended: November 1, 2005
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
HURRICANE RITA
Declared: September 21, 2005 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3260 Began: September 20, 2005 Ended: November 1, 2005
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
HURRICANE KATRINA
Declared: August 29, 2005 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 1603 Began: August 29, 2005 Ended: November 1, 2005
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
HURRICANE KATRINA
Declared: August 27, 2005 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3212 Began: August 26, 2005 Ended: November 1, 2005
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
Declared: June 8, 2004 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1521 Began: May 12, 2004 Ended: May 19, 2004
Programs: Individual Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
HURRICANE LILI
Declared: October 3, 2002 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 1437 Began: October 1, 2002 Ended: October 16, 2002
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Fire Mgmt
LA-WESTERN LOUISIANA FIRE COMPLEX-9/8/00
Declared: September 11, 2000 Incident: Fire Disaster #: 2337 Began: September 8, 2000 Ended: September 22, 2000
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE WINTER STORM
Declared: March 18, 1997 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1169 Began: January 12, 1997 Ended: January 17, 1997
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
HURRICANE ANDREW
Declared: August 26, 1992 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 956 Began: August 25, 1992 Ended: August 30, 1992
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Major Disaster
TROPICAL STORM ALLISON
Declared: July 17, 1989 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 835 Began: June 25, 1989 Ended: July 21, 1989
Programs: Individual Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS & FLOODING
Declared: May 21, 1980 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 622 Began: May 21, 1980 Ended: May 21, 1980
Programs: Individual Assistance
Emergency
DROUGHT & FREEZING
Declared: February 22, 1977 Incident: Snowstorm Disaster #: 3031 Began: February 22, 1977 Ended: February 22, 1977
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
HURRICANE EDITH
Declared: October 13, 1971 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 315 Began: October 13, 1971 Ended: October 13, 1971
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.