Miss. Delegation Urges Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi

This press release from Senator Roger F. Wicker (R-MS) was published on 2026-07-20 and titled "Miss. Delegation Urges Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi".

Miss. Delegation Urges Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi

WASHINGTON – The Mississippi congressional delegation today shared its strong support for Governor Tate Reeves’ request for a major disaster declaration after severe storms, tornadoes, and flash flooding struck on June 18-19, 2026. Remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur brought 30 inches of rain onto the state within a five-day period, damaging homes, businesses, farms, and infrastructure. [ ] The post Miss. Delegation Urges Trump to Approve Major Disaster Declaration for Mississippi appeared first on U.S. Senator Roger Wicker .