National Weather ServiceDistrict of ColumbiaFlood WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Warnings in District of Columbia
The National Weather Service issued 6 flood warnings for District of Columbia in 2025 and 8 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 49th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 7 for those months in 2008-2025. District of Columbia was covered most often (138 times since 2008).
How many flood warnings does District of Columbia get?
Every flood warning that covered part of District of Columbia. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 6 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2021 | 20 |
| 2020 | 17 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2018 | 23 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2009 | 2 |
| 2008 | 5 |
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 District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 138 | 12 | July 31, 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.
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 District of Columbia.