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Lauderdale County, Mississippi FEMA Disaster Declarations — 24 Federal Declarations

1973–2026 · 17 DR · 7 EM · 0 FM · Last update: February 6, 2026

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

Lauderdale County, Mississippi has had 24 federal disaster declarations on record (1953 to present), spanning 1973 through 2026 — 17 major disasters (DR), 7 emergencies (EM), and 0 fire-management declarations (FM). The most common incident types in this county are Hurricane (9), Tornado (4), Severe Storm (4).

Declarations affecting Lauderdale County

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
Major Disaster
SEVERE WINTER STORMS
Declared: May 4, 2021 Incident: Severe Ice Storm Disaster #: 4598 Began: February 11, 2021 Ended: February 19, 2021
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Declared: April 5, 2020 Incident: Biological Disaster #: 4528 Began: January 20, 2020 Ended: May 11, 2023
Programs: 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: Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
HURRICANE ISAAC
Declared: August 29, 2012 Incident: Hurricane Disaster #: 4081 Began: August 26, 2012 Ended: September 11, 2012
Programs: 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
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: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODS
Declared: April 24, 2003 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1459 Began: April 6, 2003 Ended: April 25, 2003
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, HIGH WINDS & TORNADOES
Declared: November 25, 1992 Incident: Tornado Disaster #: 968 Began: November 21, 1992 Ended: November 22, 1992
Programs: Individual Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS & TORNADOES
Declared: March 20, 1992 Incident: Tornado Disaster #: 939 Began: March 9, 1992 Ended: March 10, 1992
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING
Declared: February 28, 1990 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 859 Began: January 24, 1990 Ended: March 15, 1990
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, Public Assistance
Major Disaster
STORMS, TORNADOES, FLOODS
Declared: April 16, 1979 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 577 Began: April 16, 1979 Ended: April 16, 1979
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Emergency
TORNADOES
Declared: April 24, 1978 Incident: Tornado Disaster #: 3063 Began: April 24, 1978 Ended: April 24, 1978
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
HEAVY RAINS & FLOODING
Declared: April 18, 1974 Incident: Flood Disaster #: 430 Began: April 18, 1974 Ended: April 18, 1974
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Major Disaster
HEAVY RAINS, TORNADOES & FLOODING
Declared: March 27, 1973 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 368 Began: March 27, 1973 Ended: March 27, 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.