National Weather ServiceOhioRed Flag WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Red Flag Warnings in Ohio
The National Weather Service issued 3 red flag warnings for Ohio in 2025 and 4 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 46th most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 3 for those months in 2008-2025. Scioto was covered most often (19 times since 2008).
How many red flag warnings does Ohio get?
Every red flag warning that covered part of Ohio. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 3 |
| 2024 | 2 |
| 2023 | 3 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2018 | 10 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 8 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2012 | 5 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 |
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 Ohio 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 Ohio?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scioto | 19 | 3 | March 19, 2025 |
| Jackson | 18 | 3 | March 19, 2025 |
| Lawrence | 18 | 3 | March 19, 2025 |
| Adams | 17 | 2 | March 19, 2025 |
| Athens | 17 | 3 | March 19, 2025 |
| Gallia | 17 | 3 | March 19, 2025 |
| Pike | 17 | 2 | March 19, 2025 |
| Vinton | 17 | 3 | March 19, 2025 |
| Meigs | 16 | 3 | March 19, 2025 |
| Washington | 16 | 3 | March 19, 2025 |
| Hocking | 15 | 3 | March 19, 2025 |
| Ross | 15 | 2 | March 19, 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 Ohio.