Louisiana Disaster & Funding Calendar
When Louisiana's hazards peak — and when the federal money windows open. The recurring hazard seasons (hurricane, flood, tropical storm, severe storm) alongside the SAM.gov, FEMA and grant deadlines that decide who's ready when disaster strikes.
Louisiana hazard seasons — 12-month view
| Hazard | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | June–November | ||||||||||||
| Flood | April–October | ||||||||||||
| Tropical Storm | June–November | ||||||||||||
| Severe Storm | March–June |
Peak windows
- Hurricane — typically June–November in Louisiana.
- Flood — typically April–October in Louisiana.
- Tropical Storm — typically June–November in Louisiana.
- Severe Storm — typically March–June in Louisiana.
💰 Funding & deadline cycles
- 🔁SAM.gov registration renewal — annualLapses lock you out of federal contracts & grants. Renew ~60 days before expiry.
- 🏛️FEMA Public Assistance & HMGP — post-declarationWindows open after a Louisiana disaster is declared and close fast. Watch the live map for new declarations.
- 🏗️HUD CDBG-DR — appropriation-drivenFunds follow major disasters via Congressional appropriation; action-plan deadlines follow.
- 📅Federal fiscal year — Oct 1Grant cycles and mitigation notices (BRIC) reset. Position before Q4.
Louisiana hazard season FAQ
When is hurricane season in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, hurricane season typically runs June–November. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is flood season in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, flood season typically runs April–October. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is tropical storm season in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, tropical storm season typically runs June–November. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.
When is severe storm season in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, severe storm season typically runs March–June. Federal recovery funding windows (FEMA Public Assistance, Hazard Mitigation, and HUD CDBG-DR where appropriated) open after a declaration and close quickly — preparation before the season matters.