Presidential Disaster Designation M4900, Amendment 1

On March 4, 2026, the President approved a Presidential Disaster Designation for three counties in Arkansas, due to severe winter storms in Louisiana that occurred from January 23, 2026, through January 27, 2026. The counties affected are listed below:

Presidential Disaster Designation M4900, Amendment 1:
Cause: Severe Winter Storms
Designation Date: March 4, 2026
Disaster Start Date: January 23, 2026
Disaster End Date: January 27, 2026
Last Day to Apply for EM Loan: November 4, 2026

Primary Counties in Louisiana:
Bienville East Carroll Morehouse Richland

De Soto Franklin Ouachita West Carroll

Primary Counties in Arkansas:
None

Contiguous Counties in Adjacent States:
Arkansas:
Ashley Chicot Union

Louisiana:
Bossier Catahoula Lincoln Red River Union

Caddo Claiborne Madison Sabine Webster

Caldwell Jackson Natchitoches Tensas Winn

Mississippi:
Issaquena Warren

Texas:
Panola Shelby

As of the effective date of March 4, 2026, in accordance with 7 CFR 759, Section 759.6 (2),
Emergency Loans may be made available to producers with a qualifying severe loss in the above-named counties. Applications can be received through November 4, 2026.

Direct any questions regarding this to Casie Person, [email protected] or 501-301-3041.

cc:
Stephen Walker, Farm Program Chief, Little Rock, Arkansas
Terri McManus, Farm Program Chief, Little Rock, Arkansas
Chana Thompson, Farm Loan Chief, Little Rock, Arkansas

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