National Weather ServiceFloridaFlood WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Flood Warnings in Florida
The National Weather Service issued 35 flood warnings for Florida in 2025 and 173 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 8th most of any state. 2026 through September: 25, 83% below the average of 146 for those months in 2008-2025. Okaloosa was covered most often (247 times since 2008).
How many flood warnings does Florida get?
Every flood warning that covered part of Florida. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 25 |
| 2025 | 35 |
| 2024 | 268 |
| 2023 | 126 |
| 2022 | 218 |
| 2021 | 260 |
| 2020 | 207 |
| 2019 | 123 |
| 2018 | 213 |
| 2017 | 265 |
| 2016 | 154 |
| 2015 | 160 |
| 2014 | 203 |
| 2013 | 221 |
| 2012 | 153 |
| 2011 | 69 |
| 2010 | 98 |
| 2009 | 206 |
| 2008 | 131 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Okaloosa | 247 | 17 | June 21, 2026 |
| Escambia | 203 | 16 | June 19, 2026 |
| Hillsborough | 199 | 38 | September 11, 2026 |
| Alachua | 194 | 32 | January 22, 2025 |
| Duval | 192 | 22 | June 29, 2025 |
| Columbia | 182 | 25 | January 22, 2025 |
| Suwannee | 153 | 21 | September 7, 2026 |
| Calhoun | 148 | 24 | August 2, 2026 |
| Santa Rosa | 138 | 11 | June 21, 2026 |
| Manatee | 135 | 19 | September 11, 2026 |
| St. Johns | 131 | 17 | October 10, 2024 |
| Nassau | 130 | 19 | March 11, 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 flood warnings for Florida in AreaZine's record
NWS MelbourneWarningSeptember 30, 2026
Flood Warning: Lake and Volusia, FL
In force until 11:00 a.m. EDT, October 1, 2026
NWS MelbourneWarningSeptember 23, 2026
Flood Warning: Lake and Volusia, FL
Expired 6:00 a.m. EDT, September 24, 2026
NWS Tampa Bay RuskinWarningSeptember 21, 2026
Flood Warning: Citrus, Levy and Marion, FL
Expired 2:00 a.m. EDT, September 22, 2026
NWS Tampa Bay RuskinWarningSeptember 21, 2026
Flood Warning: DeSoto, FL
Expired 8:00 a.m. EDT, September 22, 2026
NWS Tampa Bay RuskinWarningSeptember 14, 2026
Flood Warning: DeSoto, FL
Expired 2:00 p.m. EDT, September 15, 2026
NWS Tampa Bay RuskinWarningSeptember 14, 2026
Flood Warning: Citrus, Levy and Marion, FL
Expired 12:00 a.m. EDT, September 15, 2026
NWS Tampa Bay RuskinWarningSeptember 11, 2026
Flood Warning: DeSoto, FL
Expired 1:00 p.m. EDT, September 12, 2026
NWS Tampa Bay RuskinWarningSeptember 9, 2026
Flood Warning: Hillsborough, FL
Expired 8:00 a.m. EDT, September 12, 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 Florida.