National Weather ServiceFloridaFlood AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Advisories in Florida
The National Weather Service issued 873 flood advisories for Florida in 2025 and 638 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 2nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 686, 20% above the average of 570 for those months in 2008-2025. Miami-Dade was covered most often (1,126 times since 2008).
How many flood advisories does Florida get?
Every flood advisory that covered part of Florida. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 686 |
| 2025 | 873 |
| 2024 | 966 |
| 2023 | 1,013 |
| 2022 | 846 |
| 2021 | 640 |
| 2020 | 519 |
| 2019 | 471 |
| 2018 | 672 |
| 2017 | 634 |
| 2016 | 451 |
| 2015 | 635 |
| 2014 | 587 |
| 2013 | 699 |
| 2012 | 460 |
| 2011 | 533 |
| 2010 | 512 |
| 2009 | 541 |
| 2008 | 437 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 1,126 | 361 | September 29, 2026 |
| Broward | 916 | 293 | September 29, 2026 |
| Palm Beach | 768 | 244 | September 22, 2026 |
| Duval | 765 | 207 | September 6, 2026 |
| Marion | 661 | 196 | September 29, 2026 |
| St. Johns | 617 | 167 | September 23, 2026 |
| Orange | 519 | 159 | September 21, 2026 |
| Alachua | 512 | 115 | September 20, 2026 |
| Nassau | 451 | 129 | September 23, 2026 |
| Clay | 449 | 84 | September 10, 2026 |
| Escambia | 444 | 87 | September 12, 2026 |
| Putnam | 433 | 99 | September 20, 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 flood advisory?
A flood advisory covers flooding that is less serious than a warning, such as water on roads or in low-lying areas, that is still a hazard to drivers and walkers. 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 Florida.