National Weather ServiceMississippiCoastal Flood AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Coastal Flood Advisories in Mississippi
The National Weather Service issued 11 coastal flood advisories for Mississippi in 2025 and 8 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 16th most of any state. 2026 through September: 3, 40% below the average of 5 for those months in 2008-2025. Hancock was covered most often (92 times since 2008).
How many coastal flood advisories does Mississippi get?
Every coastal flood advisory that covered part of Mississippi. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 3 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2024 | 26 |
| 2023 | 16 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2017 | 9 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2008 | 0 |
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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock | 92 | 2 | January 24, 2023 |
| Southern Hancock | 52 | 52 | June 3, 2026 |
| Harrison | 48 | 2 | January 24, 2023 |
| Jackson | 47 | 2 | January 24, 2023 |
| Southern Harrison | 25 | 25 | June 3, 2026 |
| Southern Jackson | 21 | 21 | June 3, 2026 |
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 Mississippi.