National Weather ServiceMissouriRed Flag WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Red Flag Warnings in Missouri
The National Weather Service issued 36 red flag warnings for Missouri in 2025 and 20 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 19th most of any state. 2026 through September: 17, 14% above the average of 15 for those months in 2008-2025. Jasper was covered most often (124 times since 2008).
How many red flag warnings does Missouri get?
Every red flag warning that covered part of Missouri. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 17 |
| 2025 | 36 |
| 2024 | 22 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2022 | 25 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2020 | 24 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2018 | 14 |
| 2017 | 28 |
| 2016 | 34 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2014 | 38 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2011 | 32 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2009 | 11 |
| 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 Missouri 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 Missouri?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jasper | 124 | 20 | February 24, 2026 |
| Barton | 123 | 19 | February 24, 2026 |
| Vernon | 122 | 18 | February 19, 2026 |
| Newton | 111 | 17 | February 24, 2026 |
| Cedar | 104 | 16 | February 24, 2026 |
| Dade | 103 | 16 | February 24, 2026 |
| St. Clair | 103 | 16 | February 19, 2026 |
| Lawrence | 101 | 17 | February 24, 2026 |
| McDonald | 97 | 16 | February 24, 2026 |
| Hickory | 89 | 15 | February 24, 2026 |
| Greene | 88 | 15 | February 24, 2026 |
| Polk | 88 | 14 | February 24, 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 Missouri.