Mississippi Disaster & Funding Calendar
When Mississippi's hazards peak — and when the federal money windows open. The recurring hazard seasons (hurricane, tornado, severe storm, flood) alongside the SAM.gov, FEMA and grant deadlines that decide who's ready when disaster strikes.
Mississippi hazard seasons — 12-month view
| Hazard | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane | June–November | ||||||||||||
| Tornado | March–May | ||||||||||||
| Severe Storm | March–June | ||||||||||||
| Flood | March–June |
Peak windows
- Hurricane — typically June–November in Mississippi.
- Tornado — typically March–May in Mississippi.
- Severe Storm — typically March–June in Mississippi.
- Flood — typically March–June in Mississippi.
💰 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 Mississippi 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.
Mississippi hazard season FAQ
When is hurricane season in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, 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 tornado season in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, tornado season typically runs March–May. 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 Mississippi?
In Mississippi, 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.
When is flood season in Mississippi?
In Mississippi, flood 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.