17declarations
7major disasters
10emergencies
1977first on record
2024latest
By hazard
Hurricane8
Tropical Storm3
Biological2
Severe Storm2
Snowstorm1
Drought1
By decade
11970s
31990s
12000s
62010s
62020s
Population: 64,792 in April 2020, 73,148 in July 2024 (Census Bureau estimates).
Declarations naming Effingham County
| Declared | Number | Title | Hazard | Programs | Federal aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2024 | DR-4830-GA | Hurricane Helene | Hurricane | IHPPAHM | $2.09 billion |
| Sep 26, 2024 | EM-3616-GA | Hurricane Helene | Tropical Storm | PA | — |
| Sep 24, 2024 | DR-4821-GA | Tropical Storm Debby | Tropical Storm | IHPPAHM | $49.4 million |
| Aug 5, 2024 | EM-3607-GA | Hurricane Debby | Tropical Storm | PA | — |
| 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 1, 2019 | EM-3422-GA | Hurricane Dorian | Hurricane | PA | — |
| Oct 10, 2018 | EM-3406-GA | Hurricane Michael | Hurricane | PA | — |
| Sep 15, 2017 | DR-4338-GA | Hurricane Irma | Hurricane | IHPPAHM | $144.9 million |
| Sep 8, 2017 | EM-3387-GA | Hurricane Irma | Hurricane | PA | — |
| Oct 8, 2016 | DR-4284-GA | Hurricane Matthew | Hurricane | IHPPAHM | $114.4 million |
| Oct 6, 2016 | EM-3379-GA | Hurricane Matthew | Hurricane | PA | — |
| Sep 5, 2005 | EM-3218-GA | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | PA | $9.5 million |
| Mar 11, 1998 | DR-1209-GA | Severe Storms and Flooding | Severe Storm | IAPA | — |
| Oct 19, 1994 | DR-1042-GA | Heavy Rains, Tornados, Flooding, High Winds | Severe Storm | IAPA | — |
| Mar 15, 1993 | EM-3097-GA | Severe Snowfall, Winter Storm | Snowstorm | PA | — |
| Jul 20, 1977 | EM-3044-GA | Drought | Drought | PA | — |