21declarations
12major disasters
9emergencies
1974first on record
2026latest
By hazard
Hurricane7
Severe Storm4
Tropical Storm2
Biological2
Severe Ice Storm2
Winter Storm1
Snowstorm1
Flood1
Tornado1
By decade
21970s
31990s
32000s
52010s
82020s
Population: 31,342 in April 2020, 33,327 in July 2024 (Census Bureau estimates).
Declarations naming Gilmer 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 | — |
| May 5, 2021 | DR-4600-GA | Severe Storms and Tornadoes | Severe Storm | PAHM | $33.7 million |
| 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 | — |
| Feb 26, 2016 | DR-4259-GA | Severe Storms and Flooding | Severe Storm | PAHM | $24.0 million |
| Mar 6, 2014 | DR-4165-GA | Severe Winter Storm | Severe Ice Storm | PAHM | $54.8 million |
| Feb 11, 2014 | EM-3368-GA | Severe Winter Storm | Severe Ice Storm | PA | — |
| 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 |
| Oct 10, 1995 | DR-1071-GA | Hurricane Opal | Hurricane | IAPA | — |
| Mar 15, 1993 | EM-3097-GA | Severe Snowfall, Winter Storm | Snowstorm | PA | — |
| Feb 23, 1990 | DR-857-GA | Severe Storms, Tornaodes & Flooding | Severe Storm | IAPA | — |
| Mar 13, 1979 | EM-3072-GA | Rain, Flooding, Mudslide | Flood | IA | — |
| Apr 5, 1974 | DR-425-GA | Tornadoes | Tornado | IAPA | — |