National Weather ServiceMississippiRed Flag WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Red Flag Warnings in Mississippi
The National Weather Service issued 4 red flag warnings for Mississippi in 2025 and 7 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 25th most of any state. 2026 through September: 11, 157% above the average of 4 for those months in 2008-2025. Hancock was covered most often (40 times since 2008).
How many red flag warnings does Mississippi get?
Every red flag warning that covered part of Mississippi. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 11 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2016 | 6 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2014 | 14 |
| 2013 | 4 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2011 | 2 |
| 2010 | 24 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 |
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 Mississippi 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 Mississippi?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hancock | 40 | 16 | March 28, 2026 |
| Harrison | 40 | 16 | March 28, 2026 |
| Jackson | 40 | 16 | March 28, 2026 |
| Pearl River | 40 | 16 | March 28, 2026 |
| George | 39 | 14 | March 28, 2026 |
| Stone | 39 | 14 | March 28, 2026 |
| Perry | 38 | 13 | March 28, 2026 |
| Greene | 34 | 9 | March 28, 2026 |
| Walthall | 33 | 17 | March 28, 2026 |
| Wayne | 33 | 9 | March 28, 2026 |
| Amite | 32 | 17 | March 28, 2026 |
| Pike | 32 | 17 | 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.
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 Mississippi.