National Weather ServiceAlabamaFlood WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Warnings in Alabama
The National Weather Service issued 129 flood warnings for Alabama in 2025 and 163 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 12th most of any state. 2026 through September: 59, 57% below the average of 137 for those months in 2008-2025. Madison was covered most often (460 times since 2008).
How many flood warnings does Alabama get?
Every flood warning that covered part of Alabama. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 59 |
| 2025 | 129 |
| 2024 | 136 |
| 2023 | 100 |
| 2022 | 157 |
| 2021 | 232 |
| 2020 | 312 |
| 2019 | 195 |
| 2018 | 184 |
| 2017 | 153 |
| 2016 | 109 |
| 2015 | 179 |
| 2014 | 173 |
| 2013 | 174 |
| 2012 | 92 |
| 2011 | 149 |
| 2010 | 130 |
| 2009 | 274 |
| 2008 | 61 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 460 | 75 | August 21, 2026 |
| Greene | 388 | 52 | May 28, 2026 |
| Marengo | 357 | 39 | May 28, 2026 |
| Hale | 352 | 32 | May 28, 2026 |
| Sumter | 333 | 43 | June 21, 2026 |
| Clarke | 324 | 61 | June 22, 2026 |
| Washington | 277 | 48 | June 22, 2026 |
| Baldwin | 237 | 26 | June 21, 2026 |
| Choctaw | 224 | 22 | June 22, 2026 |
| Marshall | 223 | 32 | August 21, 2026 |
| Escambia | 218 | 17 | June 23, 2026 |
| Jackson | 212 | 36 | August 21, 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 flood warnings for Alabama in AreaZine's record
NWS HuntsvilleWarningAugust 21, 2026
Flood Warning: Cullman, Lawrence and Morgan, AL
Expired 5:00 a.m. CDT, August 21, 2026
NWS HuntsvilleWarningAugust 21, 2026
Flood Warning: Cullman, DeKalb, Jackson and 3 more, AL
Expired 5:00 a.m. CDT, August 21, 2026
NWS HuntsvilleWarningAugust 21, 2026
Flood Warning: Jackson, Lawrence, Limestone and 3 more, AL
Expired 5:00 a.m. CDT, August 21, 2026
NWS HuntsvilleWarningAugust 9, 2026
Flood Warning: Madison, AL
Expired 12:45 a.m. CDT, August 10, 2026
NWS HuntsvilleWarningAugust 9, 2026
Flood Warning: Marshall and Morgan, AL
Expired 11:15 p.m. CDT, August 9, 2026
NWS HuntsvilleWarningAugust 5, 2026
Flood Warning: Lauderdale, AL
Expired 7:30 p.m. CDT, August 5, 2026
NWS MobileWarningJune 28, 2026
Flood Warning: Escambia, Escambia and Santa Rosa, AL and FL
Expired 9:00 p.m. CDT, June 28, 2026
NWS MobileWarningJune 23, 2026
Flood Warning: Choctaw, Clarke and Washington County, AL
Expired 11:48 a.m. CDT, June 24, 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 flood warning?
A flood warning means flooding is happening or about to happen. The NWS issues it both for rivers at forecast points (river flood warnings) and for areas where water ponds or runs off (areal flood warnings); AreaZine counts both. 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.