20declarations
11major disasters
9emergencies
1974first on record
2026latest
By hazard
Hurricane7
Severe Storm3
Tropical Storm2
Biological2
Severe Ice Storm2
Winter Storm1
Snowstorm1
Drought1
Tornado1
By decade
21970s
31990s
42000s
42010s
72020s
Population: 26,797 in April 2020, 33,748 in July 2024 (Census Bureau estimates).
Declarations naming Dawson County
| Declared | Number | Title | Hazard | Programs | Federal aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | EM-3657-GA | Hurricane Isaias | Tropical Storm | PA | — |
| Jan 24, 2026 | EM-3642-GA | Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | PA | — |
| Sep 30, 2024 | DR-4830-GA | Hurricane Helene | Hurricane | IHPPAHM | $2.09 billion |
| Sep 26, 2024 | EM-3616-GA | Hurricane Helene | Tropical Storm | PA | — |
| Jan 12, 2021 | DR-4579-GA | Tropical Storm Zeta | Hurricane | PAHM | $17.9 million |
| Mar 29, 2020 | DR-4501-GA | COVID-19 Pandemic | Biological | IHPPAHM | $1.33 billion |
| Mar 13, 2020 | EM-3464-GA | COVID-19 | Biological | PA | — |
| Sep 15, 2017 | DR-4338-GA | Hurricane Irma | Hurricane | IHPPAHM | $144.9 million |
| Sep 8, 2017 | EM-3387-GA | Hurricane Irma | Hurricane | PA | — |
| Apr 20, 2015 | DR-4215-GA | Severe Winter Storm | Severe Ice Storm | PAHM | $12.7 million |
| Feb 11, 2014 | EM-3368-GA | Severe Winter Storm | Severe Ice Storm | PA | — |
| Sep 24, 2009 | DR-1858-GA | Severe Storms and Flooding | Severe Storm | IHPPAHM | $165.5 million |
| Sep 5, 2005 | EM-3218-GA | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | PA | $9.5 million |
| Sep 18, 2004 | DR-1554-GA | Hurricane Ivan | Hurricane | IHPIAPAHM | $17.1 million |
| Jan 28, 2000 | DR-1311-GA | Severe Winter Storm | Severe Storm | PAHM | $43.6 million |
| Mar 11, 1998 | DR-1209-GA | Severe Storms and Flooding | Severe Storm | IAPA | — |
| Oct 10, 1995 | DR-1071-GA | Hurricane Opal | Hurricane | IAPA | — |
| Mar 15, 1993 | EM-3097-GA | Severe Snowfall, Winter Storm | Snowstorm | PA | — |
| Jul 20, 1977 | EM-3044-GA | Drought | Drought | PA | — |
| Apr 5, 1974 | DR-425-GA | Tornadoes | Tornado | IAPA | — |