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Every federal disaster in Jackson since 1953

Each square is a disaster or emergency declaration by the President or FEMA that covered Hinds County. Declarations make federal aid available after hurricanes, floods, storms, fires and other events, so this is a record of the big ones.

Declarations
30since 1953
Major disasters
21the most serious kind
Since 2000
21declarations
Most recent
2026Severe Winter Storm
1953196019611962196919701971197719781979198019831990200020012003200420052005200820082010201120122012202020202020202020202021202120212022202420262026
Severe storms and tornadoes (11)Hurricanes and tropical storms (10)Winter storms (4)Other (2)Biological (COVID-19) (2)Floods (1)

FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hinds County's overall natural hazard risk relatively moderate, led by hail, strong wind and ice storm. The history above shows what has actually happened; the risk index estimates what is likely.

All declarations

DeclaredEventTypeFEMA number
Feb 6, 2026Severe Winter StormMajor disasterDR-4899
Jan 24, 2026Severe Winter StormEmergencyEM-3640
Jun 10, 2024Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and FloodingMajor disasterDR-4790
Aug 30, 2022Water CrisisEmergencyEM-3582
Oct 22, 2021Hurricane IdaMajor disasterDR-4626
Aug 28, 2021Hurricane IdaEmergencyEM-3569
May 4, 2021Severe Winter StormsMajor disasterDR-4598
Oct 8, 2020Hurricane DeltaEmergencyEM-3548
Apr 23, 2020Severe Storms, Flooding, and MudslidesMajor disasterDR-4538
Apr 5, 2020COVID-19 PandemicMajor disasterDR-4528
Mar 13, 2020COVID-19EmergencyEM-3474
Aug 29, 2012Hurricane IsaacMajor disasterDR-4081
Aug 28, 2012Tropical Storm IsaacEmergencyEM-3348
Apr 29, 2011Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and Associated FloodingMajor disasterDR-1972
Aug 30, 2008Hurricane GustavEmergencyEM-3291
May 28, 2008Severe Storms and TornadoesMajor disasterDR-1764
Aug 29, 2005Hurricane KatrinaMajor disasterDR-1604
Jul 10, 2005Hurricane DennisMajor disasterDR-1594
Sep 15, 2004Hurricane IvanMajor disasterDR-1550
Apr 24, 2003Severe Storms, Tornadoes, FloodsMajor disasterDR-1459
Dec 7, 2001Severe Storms, Tornadoes and FloodingMajor disasterDR-1398
Jun 1, 1983Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and FloodingMajor disasterDR-683
Apr 16, 1979Storms, Tornadoes, FloodsMajor disasterDR-577
Apr 24, 1978TornadoesEmergencyEM-3063
Feb 22, 1977Drought & FreezingEmergencyEM-3032
Feb 22, 1971Storms & TornadoesMajor disasterDR-302
Aug 18, 1969Hurricane CamilleMajor disasterDR-271
Oct 10, 1962Chlorine Barge AccidentMajor disasterDR-135
Feb 27, 1961FloodsMajor disasterDR-108
Dec 6, 1953TornadoMajor disasterDR-14

Frequently asked questions

How many federal disasters has Jackson had?

Since 1953, the federal government has issued 30 disaster or emergency declarations covering Hinds County, including 21 major disaster declarations. 21 of them came in 2000 or later.

What was the most recent federal disaster in Jackson?

Severe Winter Storm (Major disaster, declared February 6, 2026).

What kinds of disasters hit Jackson most often?

By FEMA incident type: hurricane (10), severe storm (8), tornado (3) and biological (2).

New to Jackson? The city profile covers flood maps and emergency alerts, and the risk summary shows FEMA's hazard ratings.

Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries (v2), downloaded October 18, 2026. We list declarations that named Hinds County, plus early statewide declarations from before FEMA designated individual counties. "Major disaster" declarations bring the widest federal aid; "emergency" declarations cover shorter-term help; "fire management" declarations help pay to fight large wildfires.