19declarations
9major disasters
10emergencies
1966first on record
2026latest
By hazard
Hurricane7
Tropical Storm2
Biological2
Severe Storm2
Flood2
Winter Storm1
Severe Ice Storm1
Snowstorm1
Drought1
By decade
11960s
11970s
31990s
32000s
52010s
62020s
Population: 49,573 in April 2020, 50,287 in July 2024 (Census Bureau estimates).
Declarations naming Laurens 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 | — |
| 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 |
| Sep 5, 2005 | EM-3218-GA | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | PA | $9.5 million |
| Sep 24, 2004 | DR-1560-GA | Tropical Storm Frances | Hurricane | PAHM | $16.5 million |
| Mar 11, 1998 | DR-1209-GA | Severe Storms and Flooding | Severe Storm | IAPA | — |
| Mar 15, 1993 | EM-3097-GA | Severe Snowfall, Winter Storm | Snowstorm | PA | — |
| Mar 15, 1991 | DR-897-GA | Severe Storms & Flooding | Flood | IAPA | — |
| Jul 20, 1977 | EM-3044-GA | Drought | Drought | PA | — |
| Mar 14, 1966 | DR-214-GA | Flooding | Flood | IAPA | — |