National Weather ServiceFloridaRed Flag WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Red Flag Warnings in Florida
The National Weather Service issued 23 red flag warnings for Florida in 2025 and 128 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 22nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 32, 66% below the average of 95 for those months in 2008-2025. Leon was covered most often (516 times since 2008).
How many red flag warnings does Florida get?
Every red flag warning that covered part of Florida. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 32 |
| 2025 | 23 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2021 | 10 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2018 | 35 |
| 2017 | 64 |
| 2016 | 36 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2014 | 26 |
| 2013 | 97 |
| 2012 | 190 |
| 2011 | 287 |
| 2010 | 577 |
| 2009 | 403 |
| 2008 | 494 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leon | 516 | 10 | April 20, 2026 |
| Jackson | 479 | 8 | April 20, 2026 |
| Gadsden | 472 | 9 | April 20, 2026 |
| Washington | 472 | 8 | April 20, 2026 |
| Holmes | 465 | 8 | April 20, 2026 |
| Calhoun | 455 | 9 | April 20, 2026 |
| Liberty | 438 | 3 | October 16, 2024 |
| Madison | 421 | 5 | April 20, 2026 |
| Lafayette | 390 | 4 | April 20, 2026 |
| Suwannee | 383 | 5 | April 20, 2026 |
| Hamilton | 378 | 1 | May 3, 2023 |
| Jefferson | 371 | 0 | June 15, 2011 |
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 Florida in AreaZine's record
NWS JacksonvilleWarningMay 6, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Inland Nassau, Inland Flagler, Coastal Nassau and 15 more, FL
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, May 7, 2026
NWS MelbourneWarningMay 6, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Inland Volusia, Northern Lake County, Orange and 10 more, FL
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, May 7, 2026
NWS MiamiWarningMay 2, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Inland Broward County, Glades County Lake Region, Hendry County Lakes Region and 4 more, FL
Expired 7:00 p.m. EDT, May 2, 2026
NWS MelbourneWarningMay 2, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Southern Brevard Barrier Islands, FL
Expired 7:00 p.m. EDT, May 2, 2026
NWS MiamiWarningApril 21, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Coastal Collier County, Glades County Lake Region, Hendry County Lakes Region and 5 more, FL
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, April 21, 2026
NWS JacksonvilleWarningApril 20, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Baker, Inland Nassau, Union and 16 more, FL
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, April 21, 2026
NWS MelbourneWarningApril 20, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Inland Volusia, Northern Lake County, Orange and 4 more, FL
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, April 21, 2026
NWS Tampa Bay RuskinWarningApril 20, 2026
Red Flag Warning: Coastal Citrus and Inland Citrus, FL
Expired 8:00 p.m. EDT, April 21, 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 Florida.