National Weather ServiceMississippiFlash Flood WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Flash Flood Warnings in Mississippi
The National Weather Service issued 103 flash flood warnings for Mississippi in 2025 and 181 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 14th most of any state. 2026 through September: 131, 21% below the average of 166 for those months in 2008-2025. Hinds was covered most often (214 times since 2008).
How many flash flood warnings does Mississippi get?
Every flash flood warning that covered part of Mississippi. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 131 |
| 2025 | 103 |
| 2024 | 110 |
| 2023 | 92 |
| 2022 | 120 |
| 2021 | 235 |
| 2020 | 142 |
| 2019 | 164 |
| 2018 | 156 |
| 2017 | 190 |
| 2016 | 200 |
| 2015 | 151 |
| 2014 | 201 |
| 2013 | 188 |
| 2012 | 216 |
| 2011 | 249 |
| 2010 | 239 |
| 2009 | 303 |
| 2008 | 198 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinds | 214 | 27 | August 6, 2026 |
| Rankin | 203 | 30 | August 6, 2026 |
| DeSoto | 202 | 37 | June 12, 2026 |
| Marshall | 186 | 24 | June 12, 2026 |
| Lamar | 181 | 22 | July 12, 2026 |
| Forrest | 173 | 18 | July 12, 2026 |
| Madison | 166 | 21 | August 6, 2026 |
| Lee | 161 | 15 | August 20, 2026 |
| Panola | 160 | 6 | April 6, 2025 |
| Jones | 157 | 17 | July 12, 2026 |
| Tunica | 156 | 14 | June 12, 2026 |
| Lafayette | 153 | 8 | April 6, 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.
The latest flash flood warnings for Mississippi in AreaZine's record
NWS JacksonWarningSeptember 12, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Lauderdale, MS
Expired 8:00 p.m. CDT, September 12, 2026
NWS JacksonWarningSeptember 11, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Clarke, MS
Expired 8:00 p.m. CDT, September 11, 2026
NWS JacksonWarningSeptember 11, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Smith, MS
Expired 7:00 p.m. CDT, September 11, 2026
NWS New OrleansWarningSeptember 10, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Hancock and Harrison, MS
Expired 12:45 p.m. CDT, September 10, 2026
NWS New OrleansWarningSeptember 4, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Pearl River, MS
Expired 1:45 p.m. CDT, September 4, 2026
NWS New OrleansWarningAugust 27, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Harrison, MS
Expired 5:30 a.m. CDT, August 27, 2026
NWS JacksonWarningAugust 21, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Simpson, MS
Expired 7:00 p.m. CDT, August 21, 2026
NWS JacksonWarningAugust 20, 2026
Flash Flood Warning: Choctaw, Montgomery and Webster, MS
Expired 11:00 p.m. CDT, August 20, 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 Mississippi.