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Lamar County, Mississippi FEMA Disaster Declarations — 27 Federal Declarations

1969–2026 · 16 DR · 11 EM · 0 FM · Last update: June 30, 2026

How many FEMA disaster declarations has Lamar County, Mississippi had?

Lamar County, Mississippi has had 27 county-designated federal disaster declarations on record (1953 to present; declarations designated "Statewide" are tracked at the state level and not included), spanning 1969 through 2026 — 16 major disasters (DR), 11 emergencies (EM), and 0 fire-management declarations (FM). The most common incident types in this county are Hurricane (16), Severe Storm (4), Winter Storm (2).

Declarations affecting Lamar County

Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
Declared: June 30, 2026 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 4922 Began: May 6, 2026 Ended: May 7, 2026
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE WINTER STORM
Declared: February 6, 2026 Incident: Winter Storm Disaster #: 4899 Began: January 23, 2026 Ended: January 27, 2026
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
SEVERE WINTER STORM
Declared: January 24, 2026 Incident: Winter Storm Disaster #: 3640 Began: January 23, 2026 Ended: January 27, 2026
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
HURRICANE IDA
Declared: October 22, 2021 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 4626 Began: August 28, 2021 Ended: September 1, 2021
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
HURRICANE IDA
Declared: August 28, 2021 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3569 Began: August 28, 2021 Ended: September 1, 2021
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
HURRICANE ZETA
Declared: October 28, 2020 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3550 Began: October 27, 2020 Ended: October 29, 2020
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
HURRICANE SALLY
Declared: September 14, 2020 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3544 Began: September 14, 2020 Ended: September 17, 2020
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
HURRICANE MARCO AND TROPICAL STORM LAURA
Declared: August 23, 2020 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3539 Began: August 23, 2020 Ended: August 29, 2020
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Declared: April 5, 2020 Incident: Biological Disaster #: 4528 Began: January 20, 2020 Ended: May 11, 2023
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
COVID-19
Declared: March 13, 2020 Incident: Biological Disaster #: 3474 Began: January 20, 2020 Ended: May 11, 2023
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
Declared: January 25, 2017 Incident: Tornado Disaster #: 4295 Began: January 20, 2017 Ended: January 21, 2017
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS AND FLOODING
Declared: March 25, 2016 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 4268 Began: March 9, 2016 Ended: March 29, 2016
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
Declared: February 13, 2013 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 4101 Began: February 10, 2013 Ended: February 22, 2013
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
HURRICANE ISAAC
Declared: August 29, 2012 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 4081 Began: August 26, 2012 Ended: September 11, 2012
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
TROPICAL STORM ISAAC
Declared: August 28, 2012 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3348 Began: August 26, 2012 Ended: September 11, 2012
Programs: Public Assistance
Emergency
HURRICANE GUSTAV
Declared: August 30, 2008 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3291 Began: August 28, 2008 Ended: September 8, 2008
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
HURRICANE KATRINA
Declared: August 29, 2005 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 1604 Began: August 29, 2005 Ended: October 14, 2005
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
HURRICANE KATRINA
Declared: August 28, 2005 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3213 Began: August 27, 2005 Ended: October 14, 2005
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
HURRICANE DENNIS
Declared: July 10, 2005 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 1594 Began: July 10, 2005 Ended: July 15, 2005
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
HURRICANE IVAN
Declared: September 15, 2004 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 1550 Began: September 13, 2004 Ended: September 20, 2004
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS AND TORNADOES
Declared: February 23, 2001 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1360 Began: February 16, 2001 Ended: March 15, 2001
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Major Disaster
HURRICANE GEORGES
Declared: October 1, 1998 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 1251 Began: September 25, 1998 Ended: October 5, 1998
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Emergency
HURRICANE GEORGES
Declared: September 28, 1998 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 3132 Began: September 28, 1998 Ended: October 5, 1998
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, FLOODING & TORNADOES
Declared: April 16, 1983 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 678 Began: April 16, 1983 Ended: April 16, 1983
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Major Disaster
HURRICANE FREDERIC
Declared: September 13, 1979 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 599 Began: September 13, 1979 Ended: September 13, 1979
Programs: Individual Assistance
Emergency
DROUGHT & FREEZING
Declared: February 22, 1977 Incident: Snowstorm Disaster #: 3032 Began: February 22, 1977 Ended: February 22, 1977
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
HURRICANE CAMILLE
Declared: August 18, 1969 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 271 Began: August 18, 1969 Ended: August 18, 1969
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.