National Weather ServiceAlabamaFlash Flood WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Flash Flood Warnings in Alabama
The National Weather Service issued 102 flash flood warnings for Alabama in 2025 and 115 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 16th most of any state. 2026 through September: 90, 11% below the average of 102 for those months in 2008-2025. Baldwin was covered most often (200 times since 2008).
How many flash flood warnings does Alabama get?
Every flash flood warning that covered part of Alabama. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 90 |
| 2025 | 102 |
| 2024 | 81 |
| 2023 | 76 |
| 2022 | 138 |
| 2021 | 181 |
| 2020 | 101 |
| 2019 | 46 |
| 2018 | 90 |
| 2017 | 124 |
| 2016 | 56 |
| 2015 | 85 |
| 2014 | 105 |
| 2013 | 139 |
| 2012 | 111 |
| 2011 | 148 |
| 2010 | 133 |
| 2009 | 284 |
| 2008 | 71 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin | 200 | 32 | June 19, 2026 |
| Mobile | 198 | 28 | June 19, 2026 |
| Madison | 184 | 40 | August 21, 2026 |
| Lauderdale | 162 | 25 | September 8, 2026 |
| Lawrence | 154 | 29 | September 11, 2026 |
| Jefferson | 153 | 25 | August 9, 2026 |
| Morgan | 151 | 32 | August 21, 2026 |
| Colbert | 148 | 21 | August 9, 2026 |
| Limestone | 140 | 27 | August 21, 2026 |
| Clarke | 117 | 6 | July 12, 2026 |
| Cullman | 117 | 26 | August 21, 2026 |
| Washington | 113 | 5 | July 12, 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.
The latest flash flood warnings for Alabama in AreaZine's record
NWS HuntsvilleWarningSeptember 11, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Lawrence, AL
Expired 7:15 p.m. CDT, September 11, 2026
NWS BirminghamWarningSeptember 11, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Calhoun and Cleburne, AL
Expired 6:15 p.m. CDT, September 11, 2026
NWS HuntsvilleWarningSeptember 8, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Lauderdale, AL
Expired 4:45 p.m. CDT, September 8, 2026
NWS HuntsvilleWarningAugust 26, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Lawrence, AL
Expired 5:00 p.m. CDT, August 26, 2026
NWS TallahasseeWarningAugust 21, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Dale, Henry and Houston, AL
Expired 9:30 p.m. EDT, August 21, 2026
NWS BirminghamWarningAugust 21, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Blount, AL
Expired 5:00 a.m. CDT, August 21, 2026
NWS HuntsvilleWarningAugust 21, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Cullman and Morgan, AL
Expired 3:00 a.m. CDT, August 21, 2026
NWS HuntsvilleWarningAugust 20, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Cullman, DeKalb, Jackson and 3 more, AL
Expired 3:00 a.m. CDT, August 21, 2026
This list is AreaZine's record of the NWS alert feed, kept since April 6, 2026; the counts above come from the complete IEM archive.
Source: National Weather Service alerts (api.weather.gov).
What is a flash flood warning?
A flash flood warning means flash flooding is happening or about to happen: water rising fast in streams, streets or dry washes, usually within six hours of heavy rain or a dam or levee failure. 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 Alabama.