19declarations
10major disasters
9emergencies
1966first on record
2026latest
By hazard
Hurricane6
Severe Storm3
Tropical Storm2
Biological2
Severe Ice Storm2
Flood2
Winter Storm1
Drought1
By decade
11960s
11970s
21990s
32000s
62010s
62020s
Population: 15,709 in April 2020, 15,019 in July 2024 (Census Bureau estimates).
Declarations naming Jefferson County
| Declared | Number | Title | Hazard | Programs | Federal aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Oct 14, 2018 | DR-4400-GA | Hurricane Michael | Hurricane | IHPPAHM | $197.9 million |
| 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| May 23, 2008 | DR-1761-GA | Severe Storms and Tornadoes | Severe Storm | IHPPAHM | $15.0 million |
| Mar 20, 2008 | DR-1750-GA | Severe Storms and Tornadoes | Severe Storm | IHPPAHM | $5.8 million |
| 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, 1990 | DR-880-GA | Severe Storms & Flooding | Flood | IAPA | — |
| Jul 20, 1977 | EM-3044-GA | Drought | Drought | PA | — |
| Mar 14, 1966 | DR-214-GA | Flooding | Flood | IAPA | — |