National Weather ServiceMarylandRed Flag WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Red Flag Warnings in Maryland
The National Weather Service issued 5 red flag warnings for Maryland in 2025 and 5 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 42nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Kent was covered most often (33 times since 2008).
How many red flag warnings does Maryland get?
Every red flag warning that covered part of Maryland. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 5 |
| 2024 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2014 | 6 |
| 2013 | 5 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2008 | 3 |
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 Maryland 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 Maryland?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kent | 33 | 3 | March 1, 2025 |
| Cecil | 32 | 4 | March 1, 2025 |
| Queen Anne's | 31 | 3 | March 1, 2025 |
| Anne Arundel | 30 | 4 | November 16, 2025 |
| Caroline | 30 | 3 | March 1, 2025 |
| Prince Georges | 30 | 5 | November 16, 2025 |
| Talbot | 29 | 3 | March 1, 2025 |
| Carroll | 26 | 5 | March 26, 2025 |
| Frederick | 26 | 5 | March 26, 2025 |
| Southern Baltimore | 26 | 6 | March 26, 2025 |
| Charles | 25 | 4 | November 16, 2025 |
| Northern Baltimore | 25 | 5 | March 26, 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 Maryland.