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Tippah County, Mississippi FEMA Disaster Declarations — 20 Federal Declarations

1971–2026 · 15 DR · 5 EM · 0 FM · Last update: February 6, 2026

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

Tippah County, Mississippi has had 20 federal disaster declarations on record (1953 to present), spanning 1971 through 2026 — 15 major disasters (DR), 5 emergencies (EM), and 0 fire-management declarations (FM). The most common incident types in this county are Severe Storm (10), Hurricane (4), Winter Storm (2).

Declarations affecting Tippah 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
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 STORM, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
Declared: December 6, 2019 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 4470 Began: October 26, 2019 Ended: October 26, 2019
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND FLOODING
Declared: January 4, 2016 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 4248 Began: December 23, 2015 Ended: December 28, 2015
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, STRAIGHT-LINE WINDS, AND ASSOCIATED FLOODING
Declared: April 29, 2011 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1972 Began: April 15, 2011 Ended: April 28, 2011
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES, AND FLOODING
Declared: May 14, 2010 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1916 Began: May 1, 2010 Ended: May 2, 2010
Programs: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
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: Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES AND FLOODING
Declared: December 7, 2001 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1398 Began: November 24, 2001 Ended: December 17, 2001
Programs: Public Assistance
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
Major Disaster
SEVERE WINTER STORM, FREEEZING RAIN AND SLEET
Declared: February 18, 1994 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 1009 Began: February 9, 1994 Ended: February 14, 1994
Programs: Public Assistance
Major Disaster
SEVERE STORMS, TORNADOES & FLOODING
Declared: May 17, 1991 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 906 Began: April 26, 1991 Ended: May 31, 1991
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
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, TORNADOES & FLOODING
Declared: March 27, 1973 Incident: Severe Storm Disaster #: 368 Began: March 27, 1973 Ended: March 27, 1973
Programs: Individual Assistance, Public Assistance
Major Disaster
STORMS & TORNADOES
Declared: February 22, 1971 Incident: Tornado Disaster #: 302 Began: February 22, 1971 Ended: February 22, 1971
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.