For example in September 1979 due to damage from Hurricane Frederic , in July 1997 due to Hurricane Danny , in September 1998 from Hurricane Georges in September 2004 due to damage from Hurricane Ivan and again in August 2005 due to damage from Hurricane Katrina . In recent years , the county was declared a disaster area in September 1979 due to damage from Hurricane Frederic , in July 1997 due to Hurricane Danny , in September 1998 from Hurricane Georges in September 2004 due to damage from Hurricane Ivan and again in August 2005 due to damage from Hurricane Katrina .