National Weather ServiceFloridaSevere Thunderstorm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Florida
The National Weather Service issued 560 severe thunderstorm warnings for Florida in 2025 and 590 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 14th most of any state. 2026 through September: 682, 22% above the average of 560 for those months in 2008-2025. Duval was covered most often (734 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm warnings does Florida get?
Every severe thunderstorm warning that covered part of Florida. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 682 |
| 2025 | 560 |
| 2024 | 507 |
| 2023 | 976 |
| 2022 | 689 |
| 2021 | 456 |
| 2020 | 568 |
| 2019 | 413 |
| 2018 | 538 |
| 2017 | 518 |
| 2016 | 492 |
| 2015 | 672 |
| 2014 | 575 |
| 2013 | 418 |
| 2012 | 710 |
| 2011 | 600 |
| 2010 | 361 |
| 2009 | 772 |
| 2008 | 799 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duval | 734 | 183 | September 11, 2026 |
| St. Johns | 638 | 161 | September 11, 2026 |
| Walton | 615 | 163 | September 21, 2026 |
| Leon | 611 | 173 | September 7, 2026 |
| Jackson | 606 | 175 | September 20, 2026 |
| Nassau | 593 | 145 | September 11, 2026 |
| Washington | 568 | 163 | September 21, 2026 |
| Palm Beach | 560 | 132 | September 7, 2026 |
| Santa Rosa | 536 | 105 | September 22, 2026 |
| Clay | 534 | 112 | September 6, 2026 |
| Putnam | 525 | 123 | September 14, 2026 |
| Orange | 517 | 137 | September 6, 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.
The latest severe thunderstorm warnings for Florida in AreaZine's record
NWS TallahasseeWarningSeptember 20, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Bay and Washington County, FL
Expired 8:45 p.m. CDT, September 20, 2026
NWS TallahasseeWarningSeptember 20, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Walton, FL
Expired 8:30 p.m. CDT, September 20, 2026
NWS TallahasseeWarningSeptember 20, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Holmes, Jackson and Washington County, FL
Expired 6:30 p.m. CDT, September 20, 2026
NWS TallahasseeWarningSeptember 19, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Bay and Gulf, FL
Expired 8:30 p.m. EDT, September 19, 2026
NWS JacksonvilleWarningSeptember 11, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Duval, Nassau and Camden, FL and GA
Expired 6:30 p.m. EDT, September 11, 2026
NWS MiamiWarningSeptember 7, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Palm Beach, FL
Expired 3:00 p.m. EDT, September 7, 2026
NWS TallahasseeWarningSeptember 6, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Jefferson, Madison and Taylor, FL
Expired 1:30 a.m. EDT, September 7, 2026
NWS TallahasseeWarningSeptember 6, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Gadsden and Leon, FL
Expired 12:30 a.m. EDT, September 7, 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 severe thunderstorm warning?
A severe thunderstorm warning means a storm is producing, or is about to produce, hail one inch across or larger and/or winds of 58 mph or more. 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.