National Weather ServiceAlabamaRed Flag WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Red Flag Warnings in Alabama
The National Weather Service issued 4 red flag warnings for Alabama in 2025 and 37 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 31st most of any state. 2026 through September: 11, 57% below the average of 25 for those months in 2008-2025. Henry was covered most often (199 times since 2008).
How many red flag warnings does Alabama get?
Every red flag warning that covered part of Alabama. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 11 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2023 | 13 |
| 2022 | 13 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 10 |
| 2015 | 36 |
| 2014 | 73 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2012 | 78 |
| 2011 | 66 |
| 2010 | 145 |
| 2009 | 70 |
| 2008 | 105 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry | 199 | 7 | April 20, 2026 |
| Dale | 198 | 7 | April 20, 2026 |
| Coffee | 197 | 7 | April 20, 2026 |
| Geneva | 196 | 7 | April 20, 2026 |
| Houston | 196 | 7 | April 20, 2026 |
| Russell | 180 | 9 | March 28, 2026 |
| Bullock | 179 | 9 | March 28, 2026 |
| Macon | 179 | 8 | March 28, 2026 |
| Barbour | 177 | 9 | March 28, 2026 |
| Lee | 177 | 8 | March 28, 2026 |
| Pike | 176 | 9 | March 28, 2026 |
| Montgomery | 175 | 10 | March 28, 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 red flag warnings for Alabama in AreaZine's record
NWS MobileWarningApril 20, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Choctaw, Washington, Clarke and 19 more, AL and FL
Expired 6:00 p.m. CDT, April 20, 2026
NWS TallahasseeWarningApril 20, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Coffee, Dale, Henry and 55 more, AL and FL
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, April 20, 2026
NWS BirminghamWarningApril 11, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Marion, Walker, Blount and 10 more, AL
Expired 7:00 p.m. CDT, April 12, 2026
NWS HuntsvilleWarningApril 11, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Lauderdale, Colbert, Franklin and 9 more, AL
Expired 7:00 p.m. CDT, April 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 red flag warning?
A red flag warning means critical fire weather is happening or about to happen: strong wind, very low humidity and dry fuels together, so a fire that starts can spread fast. Each office sets the criteria with its land-management partners. 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.