National Weather ServiceMississippiFlood AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Advisories in Mississippi
The National Weather Service issued 136 flood advisories for Mississippi in 2025 and 116 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 22nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 134, 31% above the average of 102 for those months in 2008-2025. DeSoto was covered most often (285 times since 2008).
How many flood advisories does Mississippi get?
Every flood advisory that covered part of Mississippi. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 134 |
| 2025 | 136 |
| 2024 | 111 |
| 2023 | 136 |
| 2022 | 169 |
| 2021 | 255 |
| 2020 | 171 |
| 2019 | 150 |
| 2018 | 135 |
| 2017 | 83 |
| 2016 | 63 |
| 2015 | 96 |
| 2014 | 62 |
| 2013 | 80 |
| 2012 | 55 |
| 2011 | 61 |
| 2010 | 85 |
| 2009 | 183 |
| 2008 | 62 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DeSoto | 285 | 99 | August 22, 2026 |
| Harrison | 195 | 61 | September 10, 2026 |
| Tunica | 177 | 29 | June 14, 2026 |
| Pearl River | 175 | 42 | September 4, 2026 |
| Hancock | 171 | 48 | September 10, 2026 |
| Jackson | 169 | 48 | July 12, 2026 |
| Greene | 168 | 29 | September 12, 2026 |
| Perry | 161 | 26 | June 20, 2026 |
| Lee | 160 | 41 | August 17, 2026 |
| Marshall | 156 | 54 | August 22, 2026 |
| Wayne | 152 | 29 | July 12, 2026 |
| George | 144 | 20 | June 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 Mississippi.