17declarations
9major disasters
8emergencies
1977first on record
2026latest
By hazard
Hurricane7
Biological2
Severe Storm2
Severe Ice Storm2
Winter Storm1
Tropical Storm1
Tornado1
Drought1
By decade
11970s
11990s
42000s
62010s
52020s
Population: 9,561 in April 2020, 9,567 in July 2024 (Census Bureau estimates).
Declarations naming Wilkes 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 | — |
| 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 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 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 24, 2004 | DR-1560-GA | Tropical Storm Frances | Hurricane | PAHM | $16.5 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 |
| Dec 1, 1992 | DR-969-GA | High Winds, Heavy Rains & Tornadoes | Tornado | IAPA | — |
| Jul 20, 1977 | EM-3044-GA | Drought | Drought | PA | — |