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Disaster relief · Lawrence County, MS

Disaster declarations and IRS tax relief in Lawrence County, Mississippi

Yes: FEMA lists 3 federal disaster declarations for Lawrence County since October 30, 2024; the latest is DR-4922-MS (Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding), declared June 30, 2026.

Lawrence County, MSChecked Oct 30, 2026

Disaster declarations and tax relief

Individual assistance for households: yes (DR-4922-MS); the last date to apply under DR-4922-MS was August 31, 2026.

IRS: federal tax deadlines are postponed to November 2, 2026 for Lawrence County (notice MS-2026-02).

3FEMA declarations since Oct 30, 2024
YesFEMA individual assistance declared
Nov 2, 2026IRS postponed deadline
Jun 30, 2026latest FEMA declaration

Official notices, not advice. This page reports what FEMA and the IRS have published. Whether a postponed deadline or a FEMA program applies to you depends on where you live or do business and on your situation: check with the IRS or a tax professional, and apply for FEMA help only through DisasterAssistance.gov, FEMA's official site.

FEMA declarations for Lawrence County

Federal disaster declarations since October 30, 2024 that include Lawrence County, newest first, with the programs FEMA declared for this county.

DeclarationTypeIncident periodDeclaredPrograms here
DR-4922-MS
Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding		Major disaster
Severe Storm		May 6, 2026 – May 7, 2026Jun 30, 2026Individual aid: yes Public aid: yes Mitigation: no
DR-4899-MS
Severe Winter Storm		Major disaster
Winter Storm		Jan 23, 2026 – Jan 27, 2026Feb 6, 2026Individual aid: no Public aid: yes Mitigation: no
EM-3640-MS
Severe Winter Storm		Emergency
Winter Storm		Jan 23, 2026 – Jan 27, 2026Jan 24, 2026Individual aid: no Public aid: yes Mitigation: no

IRS tax relief for Lawrence County

IRS disaster notices since October 30, 2024 that name Lawrence County or cover all of Mississippi, newest first.

Open MS-2026-02 · published Jul 13, 2026

Severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding: deadlines postponed to November 2, 2026

“These taxpayers now have until Nov. 2, 2026, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.”
“Following the disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), individuals and households that reside or have a business in Franklin, Lamar, Lawrence, Lincoln, and Wilkinson counties qualify for tax relief.”

5 counties named in the notice: Franklin County, Lamar County, Lawrence County, Lincoln County, Wilkinson County.

The relief follows a FEMA disaster declaration. The new date has not passed yet (as of Oct 30, 2026). Read the IRS release MS-2026-02.

Deadline passed MS-2026-01 · published Apr 14, 2026 · updated Apr 14, 2026

Severe winter storm: deadlines postponed to June 8, 2026

“These taxpayers now have until June 8, 2026, to file various federal individual and business tax returns and make tax payments.”
“Following the disaster declaration issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), individuals and households that reside or have a business in Mississippi qualify for tax relief.”

The notice covers the whole state or territory.

The relief follows a FEMA disaster declaration. The new date has passed (as of Oct 30, 2026). Read the IRS release MS-2026-01.

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Flood insurance in Mississippi: NFIP home policies cost a median $1,240 a year (39,525 homes insured on August 31, 2026). Most homeowners policies do not cover flood damage. See flood insurance costs in Mississippi.

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