National Weather ServiceDistrict of ColumbiaCoastal Flood WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Coastal Flood Warnings in District of Columbia
The National Weather Service issued 2 coastal flood warnings for District of Columbia in 2025 and 4 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 11th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. District of Columbia was covered most often (67 times since 2008).
How many coastal flood warnings does District of Columbia get?
Every coastal flood warning that covered part of District of Columbia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 |
| 2024 | 9 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2010 | 4 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2008 | 2 |
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 District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 67 | 16 | October 30, 2025 |
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 warning?
A coastal flood warning means seawater flooding of coastal roads and property is happening or expected, usually at high tide. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in District of Columbia.