18declarations
8major disasters
10emergencies
1974first on record
2026latest
By hazard
Hurricane4
Severe Storm3
Tropical Storm2
Biological2
Tornado2
Winter Storm1
Severe Ice Storm1
Snowstorm1
Flood1
Drought1
By decade
31970s
41990s
22000s
42010s
52020s
Population: 42,848 in April 2020, 44,610 in July 2024 (Census Bureau estimates).
Declarations naming Polk 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 26, 2024 | EM-3616-GA | Hurricane Helene | 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 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 | — |
| Apr 29, 2011 | DR-1973-GA | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, and Associated Flooding | Severe Storm | IHPPAHM | $30.1 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 |
| Oct 10, 1995 | DR-1071-GA | Hurricane Opal | Hurricane | IAPA | — |
| Mar 15, 1993 | EM-3097-GA | Severe Snowfall, Winter Storm | Snowstorm | PA | — |
| Mar 4, 1993 | DR-980-GA | Tornadoes, High Winds & Heavy Rains | Tornado | IAPA | — |
| Feb 23, 1990 | DR-857-GA | Severe Storms, Tornaodes & Flooding | Severe Storm | IAPA | — |
| Mar 13, 1979 | EM-3072-GA | Rain, Flooding, Mudslide | Flood | IA | — |
| Jul 20, 1977 | EM-3044-GA | Drought | Drought | PA | — |
| Apr 5, 1974 | DR-425-GA | Tornadoes | Tornado | IAPA | — |