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Coastal Flood Advisories in Alabama
The National Weather Service issued 3 coastal flood advisories for Alabama in 2025 and 4 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 23rd most of any state. 2026 through September: 2, 22% below the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Mobile Central was covered most often (62 times since 2008).
How many coastal flood advisories does Alabama get?
Every coastal flood advisory that covered part of Alabama. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 2 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2024 | 12 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 6 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2019 | 6 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2017 | 6 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2010 | 0 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Alabama get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Alabama?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Central | 62 | 20 | July 21, 2026 |
| Baldwin Central | 61 | 19 | July 21, 2026 |
| Mobile Coastal | 61 | 17 | July 21, 2026 |
| Baldwin Coastal | 57 | 14 | July 21, 2026 |
| Lower Mobile | 7 | 0 | December 26, 2012 |
| Lower Baldwin | 5 | 0 | December 26, 2012 |
| Baldwin Inland | 4 | 0 | October 30, 2022 |
| Mobile Inland | 4 | 0 | October 30, 2022 |
| Upper Mobile | 3 | 0 | September 5, 2011 |
| Upper Baldwin | 1 | 0 | September 5, 2011 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a coastal flood advisory?
A coastal flood advisory covers minor coastal flooding at high tide, such as water on shore roads and low parking lots. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Alabama.