15declarations
9major disasters
6emergencies
1982first on record
2026latest
By hazard
Severe Storm6
Snowstorm3
Biological2
Flood2
Winter Storm1
Hurricane1
By decade
11980s
41990s
72000s
32020s
Population: 43,272 in April 2020, 44,330 in July 2024 (Census Bureau estimates).
Declarations naming DeKalb County
| Declared | Number | Title | Hazard | Programs | Federal aid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2026 | EM-3641-IN | Severe Winter Storm | Winter Storm | PA | — |
| Apr 3, 2020 | DR-4515-IN | COVID-19 Pandemic | Biological | IHPPAHM | $372.6 million |
| Mar 13, 2020 | EM-3456-IN | COVID-19 | Biological | PA | — |
| Apr 22, 2009 | DR-1832-IN | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding | Severe Storm | IHPHM | $3.2 million |
| Jan 30, 2008 | DR-1740-IN | Severe Storms and Flooding | Severe Storm | IHPPAHM | $14.0 million |
| Mar 12, 2007 | EM-3274-IN | Snow | Snowstorm | PA | $9.1 million |
| Sep 10, 2005 | EM-3238-IN | Hurricane Katrina Evacuation | Hurricane | PA | $2.1 million |
| Jan 21, 2005 | DR-1573-IN | Severe Winter Storms and Flooding | Severe Storm | IHPIAPAHM | $33.0 million |
| Jun 3, 2004 | DR-1520-IN | Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding | Severe Storm | IHPIAPAHM | $9.6 million |
| Jan 24, 2001 | EM-3162-IN | Snow | Snowstorm | PA | $3.7 million |
| Jan 15, 1999 | EM-3135-IN | In-Winter Storm 12/23/98 | Snowstorm | PA | $9.8 million |
| Jul 3, 1996 | DR-1125-IN | Severe Storms and Flooding | Severe Storm | IAPA | — |
| Sep 18, 1992 | DR-962-IN | Severe Storms, Tornadoes & Flooding | Severe Storm | PA | — |
| Jan 5, 1991 | DR-891-IN | Severe Storms & Flooding | Flood | IAPA | — |
| Mar 20, 1982 | DR-652-IN | Severe Storms & Flooding | Flood | IAPA | — |