National Weather ServiceArkansasRed Flag WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Red Flag Warnings in Arkansas
The National Weather Service issued 11 red flag warnings for Arkansas in 2025 and 7 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 34th most of any state. 2026 through September: 5, in line with the average of 5 for those months in 2008-2025. Benton was covered most often (43 times since 2008).
How many red flag warnings does Arkansas get?
Every red flag warning that covered part of Arkansas. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 5 |
| 2025 | 11 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 12 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2016 | 15 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2010 | 18 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 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 Arkansas 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 Arkansas?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benton | 43 | 8 | March 22, 2026 |
| Washington | 41 | 8 | March 22, 2026 |
| Carroll | 33 | 7 | February 24, 2026 |
| Madison | 29 | 6 | February 24, 2026 |
| Marion | 27 | 5 | February 19, 2026 |
| Baxter | 26 | 6 | February 19, 2026 |
| Crawford | 25 | 5 | March 22, 2026 |
| Sebastian | 24 | 3 | March 22, 2026 |
| Craighead | 23 | 2 | March 21, 2025 |
| Greene | 23 | 2 | March 21, 2025 |
| Clay | 22 | 2 | March 21, 2025 |
| Crittenden | 22 | 2 | March 21, 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 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 Arkansas.