Every federal disaster in Lubbock since 1953
Each square is a disaster or emergency declaration by the President or FEMA that covered Lubbock County. Declarations make federal aid available after hurricanes, floods, storms, fires and other events, so this is a record of the big ones.
- Declarations
- 31since 1953
- Major disasters
- 20the most serious kind
- Since 2000
- 15declarations
- Most recent
- 2021Severe Winter Storms
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Lubbock County's overall natural hazard risk relatively high, led by winter weather, hail and strong wind. The history above shows what has actually happened; the risk index estimates what is likely.
All declarations
| Declared | Event | Type | FEMA number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2021 | Severe Winter Storms | Major disaster | DR-4586 |
| Feb 14, 2021 | Severe Winter Storm | Emergency | EM-3554 |
| Mar 25, 2020 | COVID-19 Pandemic | Major disaster | DR-4485 |
| Mar 13, 2020 | COVID-19 | Emergency | EM-3458 |
| Mar 13, 2020 | COVID-19 | Emergency | EM-3501 |
| Feb 9, 2016 | Severe Winter Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and Flooding | Major disaster | DR-4255 |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds and Flooding | Major disaster | DR-4223 |
| Aug 3, 2010 | Hurricane Alex | Major disaster | DR-1931 |
| Sep 10, 2008 | Hurricane Ike | Emergency | EM-3294 |
| Aug 29, 2008 | Hurricane Gustav | Emergency | EM-3290 |
| Mar 14, 2008 | Wildfires | Emergency | EM-3284 |
| Jan 11, 2006 | Extreme Wildfire Threat | Major disaster | DR-1624 |
| Sep 24, 2005 | Hurricane Rita | Major disaster | DR-1606 |
| Sep 21, 2005 | Hurricane Rita | Emergency | EM-3261 |
| Sep 2, 2005 | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Emergency | EM-3216 |
| Sep 1, 1999 | Extreme Fire Hazards | Emergency | EM-3142 |
| Aug 26, 1998 | Tropical Storm Charley | Major disaster | DR-1239 |
| Jun 23, 1998 | Fire | Emergency | EM-3127 |
| Sep 10, 1993 | Extreme Fire Hazard | Emergency | EM-3113 |
| Sep 9, 1992 | Excessive Rain & Hail | Major disaster | DR-960 |
| May 19, 1989 | Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding | Major disaster | DR-828 |
| May 13, 1970 | Tornadoes, Windstorms & Flooding | Major disaster | DR-286 |
| Sep 24, 1963 | Hurricane Cindy | Major disaster | DR-159 |
| Sep 16, 1961 | Hurricane Carla | Major disaster | DR-118 |
| Jul 15, 1960 | Heavy Rains, Hail, Floods & Tornadoes | Major disaster | DR-103 |
| Jul 8, 1959 | Floods | Major disaster | DR-93 |
| Jun 6, 1958 | Tornadoes, Rain, Hail & Floods | Major disaster | DR-85 |
| Apr 29, 1957 | Hurricane, Rain, Wind, Hail & Floods | Major disaster | DR-72 |
| Jul 1, 1954 | Flood | Major disaster | DR-18 |
| Jun 19, 1953 | Flood | Major disaster | DR-9 |
| May 15, 1953 | Tornado & Heavy Rainfall | Major disaster | DR-2 |
Frequently asked questions
How many federal disasters has Lubbock had?
Since 1953, the federal government has issued 31 disaster or emergency declarations covering Lubbock County, including 20 major disaster declarations. 15 of them came in 2000 or later.
What was the most recent federal disaster in Lubbock?
Severe Winter Storms (Major disaster, declared February 19, 2021).
What kinds of disasters hit Lubbock most often?
By FEMA incident type: hurricane (9), severe storm (6), fire (4) and tornado (3).
New to Lubbock? The moving checklist 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 Lubbock 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.