National Weather ServiceMississippiSevere Thunderstorm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Mississippi
The National Weather Service issued 789 severe thunderstorm warnings for Mississippi in 2025 and 714 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 10th most of any state. 2026 through September: 635, in line with the average of 639 for those months in 2008-2025. Rankin was covered most often (728 times since 2008).
How many severe thunderstorm warnings does Mississippi get?
Every severe thunderstorm warning that covered part of Mississippi. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 635 |
| 2025 | 789 |
| 2024 | 440 |
| 2023 | 930 |
| 2022 | 647 |
| 2021 | 497 |
| 2020 | 602 |
| 2019 | 549 |
| 2018 | 589 |
| 2017 | 549 |
| 2016 | 613 |
| 2015 | 613 |
| 2014 | 649 |
| 2013 | 533 |
| 2012 | 950 |
| 2011 | 1,109 |
| 2010 | 813 |
| 2009 | 858 |
| 2008 | 1,114 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rankin | 728 | 167 | September 21, 2026 |
| Hinds | 721 | 159 | September 14, 2026 |
| Madison | 689 | 158 | September 22, 2026 |
| Yazoo | 605 | 132 | September 22, 2026 |
| Lee | 560 | 126 | August 26, 2026 |
| Copiah | 546 | 138 | September 8, 2026 |
| Smith | 543 | 122 | September 21, 2026 |
| Warren | 538 | 120 | August 21, 2026 |
| Scott | 535 | 130 | September 21, 2026 |
| Marshall | 530 | 135 | August 22, 2026 |
| Simpson | 529 | 115 | September 21, 2026 |
| Itawamba | 511 | 112 | August 26, 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 Mississippi in AreaZine's record
NWS JacksonWarningSeptember 22, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Franklin and Lincoln, MS
Expired 3:00 p.m. CDT, September 22, 2026
NWS JacksonWarningSeptember 21, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Humphreys, Sharkey and Washington County, MS
Expired 11:00 p.m. CDT, September 21, 2026
NWS JacksonWarningSeptember 21, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Chicot and Washington County, AR and MS
Expired 10:45 p.m. CDT, September 21, 2026
NWS JacksonWarningSeptember 21, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Kemper and Noxubee, MS
Expired 10:15 p.m. CDT, September 21, 2026
NWS JacksonWarningSeptember 21, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Choctaw, Lowndes, Noxubee and 2 more, MS
Expired 10:00 p.m. CDT, September 21, 2026
NWS MobileWarningSeptember 21, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Perry, MS
Expired 8:15 p.m. CDT, September 21, 2026
NWS JacksonWarningSeptember 21, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Madison and Yazoo, MS
Expired 8:15 p.m. CDT, September 21, 2026
NWS JacksonWarningSeptember 21, 2026
Severe Thunderstorm Warning: Forrest, Lamar and Marion, MS
Expired 7:00 p.m. CDT, September 21, 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 Mississippi.