National Weather ServiceFloridaFlash Flood WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Flash Flood Warnings in Florida
The National Weather Service issued 89 flash flood warnings for Florida in 2025 and 64 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 21st most of any state. 2026 through September: 40, 26% below the average of 54 for those months in 2008-2025. Escambia was covered most often (161 times since 2008).
How many flash flood warnings does Florida get?
Every flash flood warning that covered part of Florida. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 40 |
| 2025 | 89 |
| 2024 | 143 |
| 2023 | 83 |
| 2022 | 110 |
| 2021 | 99 |
| 2020 | 107 |
| 2019 | 24 |
| 2018 | 21 |
| 2017 | 76 |
| 2016 | 25 |
| 2015 | 28 |
| 2014 | 61 |
| 2013 | 77 |
| 2012 | 62 |
| 2011 | 23 |
| 2010 | 19 |
| 2009 | 48 |
| 2008 | 63 |
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 Florida 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 Florida?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escambia | 161 | 32 | July 30, 2026 |
| Santa Rosa | 143 | 22 | June 21, 2026 |
| Okaloosa | 113 | 18 | August 19, 2026 |
| Miami-Dade | 107 | 28 | June 4, 2026 |
| Bay | 92 | 18 | August 2, 2026 |
| Broward | 75 | 24 | September 21, 2026 |
| Washington | 75 | 17 | August 2, 2026 |
| Walton | 72 | 21 | July 30, 2026 |
| Jackson | 69 | 15 | August 1, 2026 |
| Leon | 64 | 16 | June 25, 2025 |
| Palm Beach | 61 | 6 | October 27, 2025 |
| Duval | 60 | 13 | July 25, 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 Florida in AreaZine's record
NWS MiamiWarningSeptember 21, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Broward, FL
Expired 6:45 p.m. EDT, September 21, 2026
NWS JacksonvilleWarningSeptember 20, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Suwannee, FL
Expired 7:15 p.m. EDT, September 20, 2026
NWS JacksonvilleWarningSeptember 20, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Hamilton, FL
Expired 6:45 p.m. EDT, September 20, 2026
NWS JacksonvilleWarningSeptember 12, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Flagler, FL
Expired 5:00 p.m. EDT, September 12, 2026
NWS MelbourneWarningSeptember 7, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Orange, FL
Expired 7:30 p.m. EDT, September 7, 2026
NWS JacksonvilleWarningSeptember 6, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Suwannee, FL
Expired 2:15 a.m. EDT, September 7, 2026
NWS JacksonvilleWarningSeptember 6, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Marion, FL
Expired 10:30 p.m. EDT, September 6, 2026
NWS MelbourneWarningSeptember 5, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Okeechobee, FL
Expired 10:00 p.m. EDT, September 5, 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 Florida.